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Sr. Specialist 2, QC InstrumentationJoin a high-impact Quality Control team where you'll own the lifecycle of critical analytical instruments that keep life-changing therapies moving. You will lead the routine operation, qualification, maintenance, continuous improvement, and decommissioning of QC analytical instrumentation with minimal supervision—while ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance at every step.You'll be the go-to expert for instrument performance and reliability, partnering across functions and with external vendors to solve complex problems, drive process improvements, and uphold world-class standards. This role includes periodic on-call and weekend support, as needed.Job DescriptionWhat you'll doManage the qualification, routine operation, maintenance, continuous improvement, and decommissioning of QC analytical instrumentation.Ensure QC equipment and instruments adhere to applicable regulatory guidelines, data integrity expectations, and site policies.Develop, author, and review SOPs, technical reports, user requirements, functional specifications, and KNEAT protocols and reports.Lead data integrity initiatives for analytical instruments, including periodic reviews to ensure ongoing compliance.Recommend user roles and privileges to uphold data integrity; design instrument operating instructions and preventive maintenance plans.Execute and evaluate periodic reviews of QC instruments and their control software; monitor ongoing performance and drive process improvements.Partner with vendors to plan and oversee instrument maintenance activities.Initiate and oversee follow-up on excursions and deviations; manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) related to analytical instruments.Provide guidance to stakeholders and address issues related to QC analytical instruments; manage a variety of routine tasks while balancing project priorities.Collaborate with cross-functional partners—including end users, Validation, Labware Specialists, and Quality Assurance—to ensure effective, compliant instrument operations.Perform other duties, as assigned.How you'll workTackle problems of diverse scope, analyzing limited information and precedent to devise solutions and adapt approaches.Apply sound evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select the right course of action.Operate independently with work reviewed at critical points.Build strong relationships and networks with senior internal/external partners—often advising others on complex topics and tailoring communication to differing audiences.Minimum education and experience requirementsBachelor's in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related science field with 5+ years of experience ORMaster's in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related science field with 3+ years of experience ORPhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related science field with 1+ years of experience3+ years of experience in a GMP environmentPrior hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, including but not limited to UPLC/HPLC (Ultra/High-Performance Liquid Chromatography), Capillary Electrophoresis/Imaged Capillary Isoelectric Focusing (iCIEF), Gel Electrophoresis/Western Blot, Plate Readers, qPCR (Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction), Spectrophotometry, and Mass SpectrometryPreferred qualificationsExperience qualifying analytical instrumentsExperience with Customer Relationship ManagementExperience using quality systems (e.g., deviation management system, change control, corrective and preventive action [CAPA], document management system)Why this roleOwn a mission-critical instrument program and make measurable impact on data integrity, compliance, and QC reliability.Shape best practices, steward continuous improvement, and partner across the organization and with external vendors.Develop as a trusted advisor who solves complex challenges and advances operational excellence.Work scheduleIncludes periodic on-call and weekend support, as needed.Ready to lead the instruments that power high-quality science? Apply now.EEO InformationFujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.ADA InformationIf you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (View email address on click.appcast.io).