QC Scientist I Raw Materials

Audentes Therapeutics•Westborough, MA

58d•$91,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

QC Scientist I Raw Materials Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas! Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com . Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine (AIRM) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma Inc and focused on the development and commercialization of stem cell and regenerative medicine therapies. Astellas is an R D-driven global pharmaceutical company whose philosophy is to contribute to the improvement of people's health around the world through the provision of innovative and reliable pharmaceutical products. AIRM has a world-class R D team, and is pursuing a diverse range of disease indications, ranging from macular degeneration (currently in clinical trials) and other ocular indications to vascular and autoimmune disease. AIRM's intellectual property portfolio includes pluripotent stem cell platforms -- both embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells as well as other cell-based therapy research programs. AIRM is headquartered in Massachusetts. Astellas is announcing a QC Scientist I Raw Materials opportunity at their Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine (AIRM) site in Westborough, MA. Purpose: The QC Scientist I Raw Materials will be responsible for executing and troubleshooting a variety of laboratory test methods, defining the requirements for implementation of procedures, processes and assays within QC, and identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives related to overall laboratory functionality. This role will work closely with the assay transfer technical lead. This role will mentor junior analysts and develop and facilitate training initiatives within the labs.

Requirements

B.S. degree in chemistry, biological sciences or related field with 6+ years or M.S. degree with 4+ years of relevant experience in a GMP Quality Control role
Prior laboratory hands-on experience with a variety of techniques such as FTIR, Raman, Near-IR, HPLC analysis and other compendial assays
Technical knowledge and experience in relevant areas of 21CFR, ICH, USP, Ph. Eur. and FDA guidance documents as well as cGXPs in support of clinical and commercial manufacturing
Proven knowledge in cGMP raw material program (RM sampling plans and testing requirements)
Ensures inspection, testing and release timelines are met.
Strong understanding of data integrity requirements and regulatory requirements pertaining to biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries and proven experience analyzing experimental data
Experience using LIMS as an end user; Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
Must be capable of observing and adhering to lab safety standards and procedures
Successfully performs work independently with minimal instructions
Strong interpersonal skills, highly collaborative within a multi-discipline team and contributes to a supportive and positive work environment, strong knowledge of GMP, SOPs and quality control processes, and strong knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements
Excels in a fast-paced team environment, handles multiple tasks concurrently, and in a timely fashion
Highly self-motivated and goal oriented
Will support and demonstrate quality standards to ensure data of highest quality and works closely with team and other functional key stakeholders on the Astellas Operations team to execute work and will be expected to perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Biotech/Pharmaceutical company with a high growth, fast-paced environment
Experience in qualification of analytical equipment, including those with computerized systems
Experience in method validation/qualification/verification/transfer

Responsibilities

Develop/author/revise technical reports and laboratory procedures (SOPs, methods)
Execute and troubleshoot raw material testing in support of production activities
Perform routine release sampling and managing testing of raw materials, such as compendial analysis per USP, Ph.Eur., and JP monographs and general chapters, based on cGMP and internal procedures
Design and perform testing in support of method transfer/validation/qualification/verification
Review/authorize data and perform analysis and interpretation of test results and trends
Design and/or participate in method development; equipment qualification/validation studies; deviation and OOS investigations
Perform QC lab support activities including but not limited to sample management, reagent preparation, instrumentation maintenance, and instrument calibration
Support and mentor junior team members
Collaborate with other network sites to share best practices
Other duties as required

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation, Sick time, plus national holidays including Heritage Days, and Summer and Winter Breaks
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Company paid life insurance
Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
Referral bonus program

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