Analyst II/Senior Analyst, Quality Control

Kriya Therapeutics, Inc.; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Equity

401(k) with Company Match

Parental & Medical Leave

Job summary

Kriya Therapeutics, Inc. seeks an Analyst II or Senior Analyst for Quality Control to perform cGMP testing on production materials, intermediates, and final products. You will author SOPs and QC reports, and mentor laboratory staff as needed.

Responsibilities include leading QC methods across HPLC, CE, PCR and cell-based potency assays, reviewing data, supporting equipment maintenance, and participating in GMP validation activities. Strong documentation and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry, biology or related field.
• 3+ years in cGMP, QC, or similar lab environment.
• Experience with HPLC, PCR, or cell-based potency testing.
• Gene therapy experience is preferred.
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine cGMP testing for samples.
• Provide training support and mentor lab personnel as needed.
• Develop and execute QC methods across multiple techniques.
• Verify and review QC data for accuracy and compliance.
• Lead deviations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as SME for assays, instruments, and equipment.
• Support equipment maintenance, calibration, and sample handling.
• Participate in GMP validation activities for lab equipment

Skills

cGMP experience

Documentation practices

Technical writing

Mentoring

Self-directed

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, or related field

Tools

HPLC

CE

PCR

Cell-based potency assays

Job description

Analyst II/Senior Analyst, Quality Control

Department: Quality Control

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Research Triangle Park, NC

Description

Kriya is a biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to develop life-changing gene therapies for diseases affecting millions of patients around the world.

We leverage our proprietary computational engine, in-house manufacturing infrastructure, and integrated design platform to engineer technologies and therapeutics with the potential to transform the treatment of a broad universe of diseases of high unmet need, with a focus on metabolic disorders, neurology, and ophthalmology.

We are proud to have been named Triangle Business Journal’s Life Sciences 2024 "Best Private Company to Work For," recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best Startup Employers of 2024," and honored as one of BioSpace’s "2025 Best Places to Work."

Role Overview

This role is responsible for performing a range of Quality Control testing techniques on production facilities, intermediates, and products, and includes authoring SOPs / Protocols / Reports. This position will be hired at either the Analyst II or Senior Analyst level; scope of ownership and level of independence will align with the successful candidate's experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs routine and non-routine cGMP testing for samples, as well as provide primary support for training and mentoring of laboratory personnel, as needed.
• Leads, develops, and executes QC methods across a range of techniques, including HPLC, CE, PCR, and cell-based potency methods.
• Verifies and reviews QC data.
• Leads project work and deviations, investigation, CAPAs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serves as SME for certain assays / instruments / equipment.
• Support operational systems (equipment/instrument maintenance/calibration, equipment alarm monitoring, and sample handling/tracking).
• Participate in GMP validation activities for laboratory equipment, including the onboarding and execution of IQ/OQ/PQ Testing.
• Ensure continuous lab compliance with applicable cGMP regulations and SOPs, and support regulatory audits.

Experience & Skills and Work Environment

Experience & Skills

• BS/Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a cGMP, QC, or a similar laboratory environment is required (4+ years preferred for consideration at the Senior Analyst level).
• Previous experience performing HPLC, PCR, or cell-based potency testing is required.
• Previous experience in gene therapy is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
• Strong good documentation practices.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detailed-oriented personality
• Experience training and/or mentoring laboratory analysts preferred
• Self-directed individual who is able to work with limited direction in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.

Work Environment

• Primarily a laboratory setting.
• May involve standing, sitting, and using laboratory equipment for extended periods.
• Some lifting of equipment or materials may be required.
• Work may involve exposure to chemicals or biological materials.

Life at Kriya

Discover True Collaborative Teamwork

We have an ambitious set of goals, but our confidence - and our inspiration - stems from our people. From California to North Carolina, our teammates bring a spirit of Collaboration, Leadership, and Innovation to their work every day.

We're always looking for teammates with the drive and energy to help us grow. If you want to be a part of a company with an entrepreneurial culture, a bold vision, and a meaningful purpose, join us.

Rewards & Benefits

• Time Off & Work-Life Balance: Flexible Time Off · Paid Parental & Medical Leave · Paid Company Holidays
• Health & Wellness: Fertility & Family Building Benefits · Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance · Employee Assistance Program (EAP) · Life Insurance · Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Financial Security:Equity · 401(k) with Company Match · Identity Theft Protection
• And More!