Research and Development Associate II

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The QC Associate I is responsible for supporting key functional, tactical, and operational aspects of the QC Microbiology.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, training, water and environmental sampling, support for testing.
• A fundamental understanding of the client Quality Systems and able to apply it in their daily support functions.
• Adherence to all GMP requirements, effective interactions/ communication with Quality Control management and support of investigations.
• The Associate I should possess skills to work effectively, attention to detail, work with oversight from team/manager, within a team framework, across all business areas and levels of the organization.
• This position requires good written and verbal communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs sampling & testing support
• Provides timely review/ corrections for data and documentation generated by QC Microbiology. Initiates exceptions/ deviations as required.
• Supports maintenance of effective laboratory systems to ensure integrity of all laboratory results.
• Participates in basic technical problem solving and seeks guidance on resolution.
• And other job duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Education and Experience:

• AS degree, BS degree, or technical degree (1-2 year college).
• 0-2 years in comparable/ related role with scientific laboratory experience and some cGMP experience.

Product Accountability:

• Within Team Area; Routinely works within own work group and responsible for managing self/ activities as assigned under less frequent to intermittent supervision/ guidance.
• Responsible for managing assignments through to completion by agreed upon timelines.
• Prioritizing workload according to direction given with understanding of business needs.