Specialist I, QC Raw Materials (Contract)
About The Position
ElevateBio is a technology-driven company powering the industry forward by helping partners realize the potential of their therapies from design to commercialization. We have integrated a differentiated set of technologies, end-to-end services, and industry-leading manufacturing expertise to develop advanced therapies faster and more efficiently. The Role: The QC Specialist I will support QC Raw Material Program and Testing activities, including onboarding materials, conducting raw material risk assessments, conduct inspections and testing, and execute the daily operation in the laboratory. This position is responsible for QC sampling, inspection, testing and release of incoming raw materials, components and biological materials used in the production process per established procedures. The role will also support review of contract testing of raw materials. This position is set for a 12-month contract.
Requirements
- BS in a scientific discipline with at least 5 years’ experience in GMP pharmaceutical / biotech industry within Quality Control, MSAT, Process Development or related area to Raw Materials technical expertise.
- Experience with raw material testing programs and quality control methodologies (FT-IR, Raman, NIR, Dot-blot, ELISA, HPLC, pH, Visual Inspection, etc.)
- Experience with SAP Quality Module.
- Experience with interpreting and applying international compendial test monographs
- Ability to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnel.
- Experince in presenting routine disposition metrics such as Lots Release per Month, number of lots pending disposition.
- Strong knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, and Quality system processes.
- Excellent organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in cell and gene therapy manufacturing environment a plus
Responsibilities
- Perform QC receipt, sampling, inspection, testing and release (including outsourced Analytical/Microbial and Biochemical testing) of incoming raw materials, reagents, and components.
- Ensure disposition of material required for manufacturing are done in a timely fashion.
- Support onboarding of materials and components by creating material specifications, risk assessments, and evaluating materials.
- Completing usage decision and material holds using SAP.
- Creation and maintenance of applicable documentation to facilitate raw material and component testing and qualification. This also includes reviewing documents updated by other departments.
- Interface with cross-functional stakeholders, including Clients, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Science & Technologies, Process Development and Analytical Development.
- Maintain laboratories in a safe, cGMP compliant and inspection-ready state. This includes the maintenance of the labs in a clean and orderly manner, ensuring logbooks and associated documents are reviewed on time, ensuring all equipment are within calibration and all chemicals/reagents are within expiry.
- Maintain inventory of supply and reagents.
- Performs routine maintenance of lab equipment.
- Assist in handling of deviation investigations, lab investigations, OOS investigations, and Non-conforming Material Investigations,.
- Support execution of change controls and CAPAs to facilitate testing, qualification, system improvements and compliance.
- Maintains strict adherence to cGMP compliance and all applicable regulations.
- Supports regulatory inspections, external client and internal audits as required.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
