Quality Control Scientist

Pay Rate $35/Hr. - $40/Hr. Shift Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm Essential Duties and Responsibilities Quality control of cell lines, assay ready products and reagents. Assist with custom orders where necessary. Execution of cell-based assays under aseptic conditions, following detailed SOPs. Working closely with R&D to ensure smooth, efficient, and successful execution of new bioassay assay process transfer to Cell Production and QC. Help to implement Master Cell Bank (MCB) and/or Working Cell Bank (WCB) process flow and related SOPs. Perform Mycoplasma and Sterility test on production lots. Perform QC result data analysis and present data to Manager. Troubleshooting functional issues related to product performance where necessary. Prepare reagents and cell culture media using aseptic technique. Maintain laboratory equipment, reagent inventories, and laboratory/electronic notebooks. Participate and present data in weekly group meetings. Revise or generate new QC SOPs as needed. Organization and maintenance of ligand stock libraries. Actively maintain lab organization according to Lean principles. Ensure that lab is always clean and tidy. Other duties as required and assigned. Qualifications B.S or Masters in a relevant life science with at least 2 years of industrial experience which includes culturing various cell lines and performing cell-based assays. Hands on experience with cell culture and aseptic technique is required. Must be able to utilize basic math and chemistry concepts for preparing solutions and cell suspensions. A solid understanding of basic biochemistry and cell biology is required. Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills are required. Must be able to work as a member of a team and independently. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. Must be comfortable and experienced working in a commercially focused lab environment. Must be able to follow SOPs, make careful observation, and keep clear and complete records of work. Abilities and Skills Experience in culturing mammalian cells is required. Knowledge of using Excel, PowerPoint or other programs for laboratory sample and reagent management is a plus. Experience in cryopreservation of mammalian cells is required. Experience plating into 96- and/or 384-well plates using an automated liquid dispenser is desirable. Benefits Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options. Life and disability insurance. 401(k) with company match. Paid vacation and holidays. Work Environment Laboratory environment. This role routinely uses standard laboratory equipment. This position operates in a BSL1/2 laboratory setting. There is potential for exposure to human tissues and fluids. Travel No travel is expected for this position. EEO Statement Eurofins USA Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr