Quality Control Specialist I, Sample Management [Contract to Hire]

Iovance Biotherapeutics • Philadelphia, PA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality Control Specialist I, Sample Management will ensure time-sensitive distribution of quality control samples in support of QC-related activities. They will be responsible for sample inventory management as well as internal and external sample distribution, including storage and shipping under appropriate conditions, for all the iCTC cell therapy asset.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong mathematical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration, time management, and organizational skills are required
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Hands-on laboratory experience with sample handling, inventory, and cryo-shipping

Nice To Haves

• Experience with inventory and/or logistics in the pharmaceutical industry

Responsibilities

• Maintain raw material, in-process, and final product samples, including inventory tracking and reconciliation.
• Ensures timely sample distribution in support of Quality Control activities, including internal distribution and external shipping.
• Ensures proper storage of sample inventory and proper shipping conditions
• Support sample receipt and documentation.
• Maintain current knowledge base of regulations, corporate policies, and industry best practices, trends, and standards to ensure that the function remains in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Packaging of samples using temperature controlled dewars, cold packs, and dry ice.
• Perform Quality Control activities
• Performs peer review of logbooks
• Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics
• Comply with safety SOP’s, SDS sheets, and laboratory procedures per company policy and OSHA regulations
• Complete training sessions and ensure training documentation is maintained
• Adherence to GMP and SOP procedures including GDP
• Assist with cycle counts

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

What This Job Offers

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