Bioassay Associate I

job summary:
In this role the QC Bioassay Associate will support in-process and release testing for raw materials, drug substance and mRNA drug products produced at the company's manufacturing facilities and affiliated contract organizations. Additionally, this position will assist management in ensuring the goals and milestones are met for the QC Bioassay Lab as well as day-to-day operations.

location: Norwood, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $30 - 37 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Utilize knowledge and investigations skills to identify and resolve issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives in laboratory operations
• Support Testing for Raw Materials, Drug Substance and drug product, including generation of testing data in support of commercially approved products and clinical studies
• Assist in development, implementation, and maintenance of general laboratory operational systems in accordance with cGMP requirements
• Collaborate with development groups for method transfers and qualifications in support of expanding the QC Bioassay laboratory capabilities, including sequencing and qPCR assays as required
• Conduct technical assessments of deviations and investigations ensuring day to day operations are successful
• Perform on the job (OJT) training and act as mentor to QC Bioassay staff
• Assist in equipment qualification/Validation activities, including maintenance
• Assist with scheduling and resource allocation including Tier meetings as needed
• Represent the QC Bioassay team in the absence of management
• Work directly with management to ensure QC Goals and milestones are met
• Lead and organize continuous improvement projects
• Troubleshoot issues related to equipment, laboratory procedures and assay performance
• Write/revise SOP's, technical protocols, and reports
• Assist with audit preparation and regulatory compliance
• Responsible for responding to and addressing CTU alarms
• Foster a positive and inclusive work culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Follow all relevant GxP Regulations, guidelines, and company policies to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements
• Execute tasks precisely as defined in internal guiding documents including but not limited to standard operating procedures (SOP's) and work instructions
• Follow Good Documentation Practices and Data Integrity requirements to ensure data, documentation, and records are completed and maintained for use by the business and available to support audits or inspections
• Complete training and assigned required learning plans accordingly to the defined due dates and prescribed requalification cadence.

qualifications:

• BS in a relevant scientific discipline (Biochemistry)
• Experience: 2-4 years of experience
• Demonstrated aptitude or ability to learn: Able gain a strong understanding of GxP regulations (specify GMP, GLP, GCP, GVP or other applicable standards and guidances

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skills: Quality control, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), SOP Development


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.