QC Associate Scientist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Evaluate products according to established protocols, provide technical support to others and perform operations in support of the group and department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely perform operations to meet quality expectations.
• Ensure quality throughout the process.
• Provide complete and accurate records consistent with quality guidelines.
• Perform and interpret analytical evaluations of products and intermediates.
• Complete the volume of work required to achieve group/departmental goals and meet deadlines.
• Perform multi-disciplined, established processes, assays and/or unit operations.
• Accurately perform procedure independently.
• Communicate the status of operations and bring deviations to the attention of supervisor.
• Perform routine troubleshooting with assistance from lab subject matter experts.
• Participate in process improvements under the guidance of a Supervisor or subject matter experts.
• Take the necessary action to resolve any unsafe conditions.
• Assure you are adequately trained to perform tasks/assignments.
• Clean-up equipment and working areas during and after operations.
• Contribute to support functions of the lab (e.g., maintain equipment, prepare reagents, restock lab supplies, waste disposal).
• Ensure all applicable log books have been filled out completely as required by current procedures.
• Interact with other departments as needed.
• Participate as needed in quality audits.

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS in the life/ physical sciences or 3+ years of relevant lab experience.
• Knowledge and experience with a variety of molecular, immune, enzyme kinetics, and/or cell testing techniques preferred.
• 1+ years of previous lab experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to perform scientific calculations preferred.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to self-motivate and meet deadlines.
• Logical approach to problem solving.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to thrive within a team atmosphere.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Ability to identify and communicate process improvement ideas is preferred.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Chemical environment-Must be able to perform tasks while wearing personal protective equipment such as respirator or chemical protective clothing for extended periods.
• May require occasional lifting and pushing of up to 80 pounds.