QC Associate Scientist

For our client in Stein we are looking for a QC Associate Scientist for a 12 months project.

Job Title: QC Associate Scientist
Department: Cell and Gene Bioanalytics

Job Purpose:
Under general direction, perform testing and other activities in functions supporting the Bioanalytics department.

Major Accountabilities:
* Plan and perform Bio-Analytical testing such as Flow, ELISA, cell count, cell viability, re-sidual bead assessment, qPCR, Potency, in collaboration with experienced team members, if necessary.
* Perform all testing and activities compliantly following appropriate SOPs and proce-dures.
* Maintain controls, reagents and reference standards to support testing.
* Work on shifts covering daytime/evening and one or both weekend days.
* Review data generated by other team members.
* Train others.
* Contributes to the setup and optimization of infrastructure or specialized facilities eg cell culture or qPCR labs as an expert w/adequate guidance.
* Evaluate/qualify and maintain lab equipment.
* Execute validation/transfers/optimization of test methods as per appropriate protocols.
* Contribute to OOS/OOE and deviation investigations.
* Interface with regulatory agencies during audits.
* Support 5S and Lean projects.
* Continually identify areas for improvements in project work.
* Knowledge of LabWare LIMS and/or other QC data systems.
* Maintain GMP/GLP quality systems.
* Review of laboratory logbooks and laboratory cleaning.
* Performing daily equipment startup and PQ
* Assure stock of reagents and materials

Education:
Commercial degree as BTA or MTA or BSc degree (candidates with an MSc degree might get considered also) in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology or other related discipline

Languges: Fluent in Englisch is a must, Fluency in German is advantageous

Professional experience and competencies:

o 2-5 years (for candidates with a Masters degree 0-2 years) industry working experience in the pharmaceutical, biologics, microbiology, sterile manufacture, or medical device industry.
o Understanding of the concepts of GMP and GLP
o Knowledge of bioassay test methods like Cell counts, Elisa, Flow cytometry.
o Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of individuals in various aspects of operations.
o Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
o Ensure customer satisfaction and react to customer requests
o Strong ability to work independently, compliantly and results driven.
o Pays attention to detail
o Able to proof work and identify non-standard format or wording, and errors within documents

For more information please contact Barbara Tenerowicz:
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