Quality Control Biochemist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing QC testing and validation following written procedures using GMP compliance.
• Performing material incoming QC, in-process testing, and final product release.
• Preparing reagents, buffers, standards, samples, and controls according to approved procedures.
• Multitasking effectively and efficiently to ensure maximum and high-quality output.
• Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of work area .
• Performing assay development task based on the project.
• Using good documentation practices (GDP) to record original data.
• Compliance with all on-going training requirements.
• Independently drafting QC protocols or SOP.
• Participating in the direction of QC analytical method troubleshooting and in investigations of OOS results.
• Coordinating laboratory maintenance activities, including the monitoring of supply inventories, logbooks, and equipment calibration status.
• Must be a team player with good communication skills and detail oriented.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or other related science.
• 0 - 2 years’ experience in the related IVD or biotech field.
• High level of integrity, flexible, action oriented.
• High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to work on multiple projects.
• Ability for problem-solving and decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry, and/or move up to 20 lbs.
• The ability to lift 30 lbs. chest high will be required.
• The role will require long periods of standing and sitting.
• The employee will be required to use hands for computer work and pipetting.
• Must pass a health screening.
• Required biosafety training upon hiring.