Quality Control Molecular Analyst

Abbott • South Portland, ME

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The position of Quality Control Molecular Analyst I is within our Infectious Disease Developed Markets business unit located at Scarborough, Maine. In this role you will perform work required to ensure company product quality is maintained at standards set forth by Quality System and mandated by regulatory agencies such as the FDA, ISO, and USDA. The focus areas for a Quality Control Molecular Analyst I include but are not limited to: own process improvement including the implementation of new processes and technologies into the QC department; leading investigations related to nonconforming materials, perform direct laboratory work to support release of in-process and final product as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related discipline.
• Two plus years of laboratory experience, preferably in PCR, gel electrophoresis, lateral flow, fluorescent spectroscopy, or equivalent technology.
• Experience working within a regulated industry
• Strong collaboration, team working skills and communication skills
• Independently motivated and detail oriented with good problem-solving ability

Nice To Haves

• Quality Control experience specifically within a medical device or pharmaceutical company.
• Experience with GMP, FDA, ISO and USDA regulations

Responsibilities

• Use of Bioanalyzers to analyze oligonucleotides and proteins.
• Use of T8 Isothermal Instruments to run reactions.
• Preparing Mastermixes and reactions to be run on T8’s.
• Use of E-Gel System to verify that bands are present at appropriate molecular weight in all sample lanes.
• Performs in-process and final release testing and/or data review as needed
• Observes all safety policies and report
• Reports any and all safety policy violations
• Participates in all departmental ergonomic programs
• Works independently to lead specific projects and develop new processes
• Works closely with QC Management to ensure all departmental objectives are met or exceeded
• Identifies Quality gaps and process inefficiencies and recommend solutions
• Trains new and current Quality Control technicians as needed
• Initiates and Authors Quality Incidents (QI)
• Create new or provide support for document revisions of Standard Operating Procedures as needed
• Provides support for technical and quality issues
• Communicates quality issues to QC Management in a timely manner

Benefits

• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level