QC Associate II

job summary:
Step into a dynamic, high-impact role as a QC Associate II, where you will directly support the lifecycle and release of cutting-edge cell therapy products within a collaborative GMP environment. Based in Westborough, MA, this long-term contract opportunity is perfectly tailored for a quality-driven professional (BS with 3+ years or MS with 0-2 years of experience) looking to deepen their technical footprint in advanced therapeutics. You will gain comprehensive exposure by blending hands-on execution of advanced analytical assays-such as Flow Cytometry, qPCR, and mammalian cell culture-with critical operational responsibilities, including analytical method validations, SOP authoring, and OOS investigations. If you are an analytical builder ready to ensure the compliance and integrity of life-changing products, this role offers the ideal platform to elevate your career in pharmaceutical quality control.

location: Westborough, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $40 - 47 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Perform routine in-process and release QC testing of cell products.
• Execute analytical method qualifications, validations and transfers including drafting technical protocols, reports and troubleshooting.
• Execute GMP analytical assays such as Immunofluorescence, Flow Cytometry, PCR, Viability, Cell growth and various parenteral assays (Visual Appearance, Content Uniformity, pH, Osmolality).
• Maintain, calibrate and operate GMP equipment and instruments supporting QC testing.
• Track and test products according to stability protocols.
• Culture and maintenance of cell lines and stem cells.
• Work with internal and external resources to maintain lab in a GMP state
• Monitor and trend QC data.
• Support validation and testing of cell bank programs.
• Complete routine record review of test data and related documents for in-process testing, drug substance and drug product release and stability.
• Perform shipment of materials for QC testing to contract labs and perform data review.
• Author, revise and review SOPs, qualification/validation protocols and reports.
• Conduct investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results. Address and manage deviations and CAPAs related to analytical procedures.
• Monitor the GMP systems currently in place to ensure compliance with documented policies.
• Perform QC lab duties and technical projects as required.

 
qualifications:
Required:

• BS degree with 3+ years or MS with 0-2 years of laboratory experience
• Relevant GMP experience in the quality control department of a biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to work weekends is required; while most of the schedule will be during a standard work week, there will be regular weekend work.

Preferred:

• Experience with relevant analytical test methods: including PCR, qPCR, Flow Cytometry (FCM), IFA, cell counting, viability assays, ELISA and other immunoassays
• Experience Mammalian cell culture (small scale; plate/flask based) and environmental monitoring
• Experience with ICH guidelines and parenteral test methods
• Experience with 21CFR Part 11 Compliance
• Experience with Validation of Analytical Test Methods
• Experience with JMP software and data tracking/trending analysis

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skills: Quality control, SOP, CAPA, Flow Cytometry, Cell Cultures, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)


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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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