Specialist, Quality Control Analytical, Cell Therapy Wednesday - Saturday (4x 10 hour day shift)

Specialist, Quality Control Analytical, Cell Therapy

Wednesday - Saturday (4x 10 hour day shift)

Role Overview

The Specialist, QC Analytical, performs routine and non-routine analytical testing to support cGMP lot release and stability of cell therapy products. The role executes approved methods (e.g., flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR, automated cell counting, and other cell-based assays) with high quality and data integrity, maintains accurate documentation, and participates in laboratory investigations. The QC Specialist collaborates within the QC team and with cross-functional partners to meet testing timelines and ensure compliant operations. 

This position is for a 4 days per week, 10 hours per day shift, Wednesday through Saturday.

Role Responsibilities

Analytical testing: Execute QC testing for cell therapy products (flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR, cell based assays, cell count/viability) per approved methods and SOPs, meeting cGMP, GDP, and ALCOA+ expectations. 

Instrument operation and maintenance: Operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on relevant instruments; document activities and escalate issues promptly. 

Documentation and compliance: Maintain accurate, contemporaneous records in relevant electronic systems and forms; author/review SOPs and test methods, ensure readiness for internal/external audits and regulatory inspections. 

Quality systems : Participate in laboratory investigations (e.g., OOS/OOT, deviations) by gathering data, performing preliminary assessments, and documenting findings; support implementation of CAPAs and change controls. 

Training and knowledge sharing : Complete method qualifications and maintain analyst proficiency; provide peer training on established procedures as qualified. 

Planning and teamwork: Coordinate daily testing priorities, sample receipt, and material control with the team; communicate testing status and risks to ensure on-time lot release. 

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline. 

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with laboratory techniques relevant to cell therapy or biologics  

• Hands-on experience with analytical methods for cell therapy or biologics, including flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR, cell culture, cell count/viability, and functional cell-based assays; familiarity with associated instrumentation and software. 

• Demonstrate effective cross-functional collaboration, embrace flexibility in a constantly evolving environment, and maintains a positive, solutions‑oriented attitude to drive outcomes. 

• Ability to work on-site in a lab-based role for the assigned shift. 

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $80,909.60 - $121,364.40. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

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