Senior Analyst 1, QC Analytical Development - Bioassay

Fujifilm•Holly Springs, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Overview The Senior Analyst 1, QC Analytical Development (QCAD) Bioassay supports the implementation of plate and cell-based analytical methods for Technology Transfer (TT) of drug substance (DS) and drug product (DP) into the Quality Control laboratories of FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, Holly Springs. This role supports the transfer and validation of methods such as residuals (HCP, DNA, Protein A), dot blot for product identity, ELISA ID/ Potency and various cell-based assays. The Senior Analyst 1, QC AD Bioassay ensures Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliant laboratory operations in accordance with regulatory guidelines. This role executes analytical method transfers from clients and author and review procedures, SOPs, and technical reports. Company Overview FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we'll open North America's largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof. We're looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we're proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let's transform healthcare together! Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh's thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers Job Description What You'll Do Executes analytical method transfers and validations for plate and cell-based Bioassays for the QC Analytical Development team. Ensures compliance of analytical testing with appropriate GMP regulations. Participates in regular meetings for TT programs with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders. Authors and reviews SOPs, protocols, and technical reports. Works cross-functionally with Contract Laboratory Organizations (CLOs), QC testing teams, Quality Assurance (QA), and Process Science groups to ensure transfer of methods according to deadlines. Collaborates with the LIMS team and IT department to build new analytical method functionality that meets end-user and customer requirements. Ensures compendial method oversight and scientific guidelines (e.g. ICH, EMA, FDA, etc.). Supports regulatory requests and inspections. Supports the QCAD team to investigate any project challenges with necessary risk assessment tools and techniques, as needed. Supports best practices for TT and PPQ strategies globally, as required. Coordinates and supports QCAD Bioassay lab activities and provide training for QC Bioassay lab technicians. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Virology, Biology, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related science field with 2+ years of analytical laboratory experience preferably in Biotechnology, Pharma, Contract Research Organization (CRO), or Contract Laboratory Organization (CLO); OR, Master's Degree in Virology, Microbiology, Biology, or related science field with Microbiology, Virology, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related science field with 0+ years of previous experience.
1+ years of experience in a GMP environment.
Experience with QC Bioassay testing methods including protein binding assays (e.g. ELISA, Dot Blot, etc.).
Experience with analytical method development, tech transfers and validation residual testing for DNA, Host Cell Protein (HCP), Protein A.

Nice To Haves

Master's in Virology, Microbiology, Biology or related science field with 1+ years of related experience.
Experience with LIMS software.

Responsibilities

Executes analytical method transfers and validations for plate and cell-based Bioassays for the QC Analytical Development team.
Ensures compliance of analytical testing with appropriate GMP regulations.
Participates in regular meetings for TT programs with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.
Authors and reviews SOPs, protocols, and technical reports.
Works cross-functionally with Contract Laboratory Organizations (CLOs), QC testing teams, Quality Assurance (QA), and Process Science groups to ensure transfer of methods according to deadlines.
Collaborates with the LIMS team and IT department to build new analytical method functionality that meets end-user and customer requirements.
Ensures compendial method oversight and scientific guidelines (e.g. ICH, EMA, FDA, etc.).
Supports regulatory requests and inspections.
Supports the QCAD team to investigate any project challenges with necessary risk assessment tools and techniques, as needed.
Supports best practices for TT and PPQ strategies globally, as required.
Coordinates and supports QCAD Bioassay lab activities and provide training for QC Bioassay lab technicians.
Performs other duties, as assigned.