Senior Analyst 1, QC Microbiology

Position Overview

The Sr. Analyst 1, QC Raw Materials is accountable for GMP compliant laboratory operations according to USP/EP/JP regulations. The role will be responsible for participating in the Technology Transfer of established methods into the FDBN Quality Control Laboratory. Following Tech‐Transfer Activities, the position will be responsible for performing raw material testing and disposition using the established analytical methods

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.

We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit:

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Under supervision, support raw material life cycle management (new material assessment, specification establishment, maintenance of specifications etc.) • Supports QC Raw Materials team on internal tech transfer meetings related to new products• Under supervision and support, authors and reviews procedures, protocols, reports and specifications related to the raw material area• Performs testing and disposition of incoming raw materials and components according to specifications and procedures• Assesses and executes actions related to change controls and vendor change notifications from partners or driven by internal or compendial needs• Responsible for initiation and execution of Trackwise deviations, CAPA's, lab exceptions and invalid assays• Authors and implements corrective and preventative actions from approved deviations, CAPA's, lab exceptions and invalid assays in Trackwise• Performs routine investigations in support of out of specification testing results• Supports maintenance of effective laboratory systems to ensure integrity of all laboratory results• Enforces established policies and procedures and escalates to management areas where enhancements will improve daily work• Assists Manager, QC in the implementation of new technologies• Adheres to pre‐defined turnaround times of raw material testing• Reviews new and updated specifications• Assesses lab exceptions and performs routine investigations• Utilizes MSDS sheets to properly assess chemical hazards, spill response procedures, and PPE requirements if indicated• Performs other duties, as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• B.A./B.S. degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or other relevant scientific discipline• 1‐ 3 years relevant experience• Previous experience in a GMP environment• Computer proficiency required

Preferred Requirements:

• Masters degree in Biology, Chemistry Biochemistry, Microbiology or other relevant scientific discipline with 0+ years experience • Familiar with Raw Material methodology as it pertains to cGMP• Experience in assay troubleshooting and problem solving

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

Ability to discern audible cues.

Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color.

Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time up to 240 minutes.

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time up to 240 minutes.

Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers.

Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 10 pounds.

Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions. 

Will work in warm/cold environments (5C).

Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

EEO Information

Fujifilm 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 Information

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