
QC Analytical Lab Ops Specialist I
United States - Maryland - FrederickQualityRegularJob Description
Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. Every single day, we seek to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work. Join us in our mission!
****NOTE: shift is Wed-Sat 1300-2330 ****
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Perform testing of raw materials, intermediates, and final products by following analytical methods: Cell based bioassays, Flow Cytometry, ELISA and qPCR assays.
- Work with internal and external resources to maintain lab in an optimal state.
- Assist with monitoring and trending data, complete routine record review of test data and related documents for in-process testing, drug substance and drug product release. Supply information to support generation of CoAs for product release.
- Maintains laboratory instruments for calibration and routine maintenance
- Author or revise SOPs, qualification/validation protocols and reports.
- Asist with lab investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results. Participate in determination of root cause for deviations related to analytical procedures.
- Provide updates at daily and weekly meetings.
- Monitor the GMP systems currently in place to ensure compliance with documented policies.
Review proposed changes to systems, procedures, methods, and submissions to regulatory agencies, as appropriate. - Gather metric information for use in continuous improvement of areas of responsibility.
- Perform other duties as preferred.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree OR
- AA Degree and 2+ years’ experience in biotechnology or related field and Quality Control experience OR
- High School Degree and 3+ years’ experience in biotechnology or related field and Quality Control experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Deep knowledge of GMP, SOPs and quality control processes.
- Identifying, writing, evaluating, and closing OOS’s and investigations.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other applications.
- Deep written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnel.
- Well versed in various analytical techniques such as Flow Cytometry, ELISAs, PCR, and cell bioassays and other applicable methods to the testing of biopharmaceuticals.
- Working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements (21 CRF Part 11/210/211).
- Preferred: Experience in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry.
- Potential shifts are Sunday – Wednesday or Wednesday – Saturday. Business need may require alternate work schedule, such as swing shift hours.
Does this sound like you? If so, apply today!
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