Associate Scientist, Quality Control Pennington, NJ

GenScript USA Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm in New Jersey is looking for a professional to oversee GMP manufacturing processes and analytical testing. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have 1-2 years of experience in QC testing. This role offers a salary range of $50,000 - $70,000 annually and emphasizes teamwork and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in gene and cell therapy recombinant plasmid DNA products is a plus.
• Familiar with Good Documentation Practices and Data Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GMP manufacturing facility design and validation.
• Perform analytical tests including UV-Spectrophotometry and HPLC.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Analytical testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

UV-Spectrophotometry

HPLC

qPCR

ELISA

Job description

Overview

GenScript Biotech Corporation (Stock Code: 1548.HK) is a global biotechnology group. Founded in 2002, GenScript has an established global presence across North America, Europe, the Greater China, and Asia Pacific. GenScript's businesses encompass four major categories based on its leading gene synthesis technology, including operation as a Life Science CRO, enzyme and synthetic biology products, biologics development and manufacturing, and cell therapy. GenScript is committed to striving towards its vision of being the most reliable biotech company in the world to make humans and nature healthier through biotechnology. About ProBio ProBio proactively provides end-to-end CDMO service from drug discovery to commercialization with proactive strategies, professional solutions and efficient processes in cell and gene therapy, vaccine, biologics discovery and antibody protein drug to accelerate drug development for customers. ProBio’s total cell and gene therapy solution covers CMC of plasmid and virus for IND filing as well as clinical manufacturing and commercial manufacturing.

Job Scope: The position reports to the Sr. QC Manager, and is ideally suited for a professional with extensive technical knowledge and a proven track record of developing and carrying out processes suitable for GMP manufacturing of a wide range of clinical trial materials, and participating in technology transfer. There is a great opportunity to lead and evolve this function within a CDMO business, to support a broad portfolio and advance the manufacturing capabilities to deliver products to client projects that transform the lives of patients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GMP manufacturing facility consisting of design, construction, validation of facility, and supply chain system and operations.
• Oversee the preparation and management of complex GMP manufacturing facility development plans, budgets, and long-range planning.
• Perform a wide range of analytical tests, including but not limited to UV-Spectrophotometry, qPCR, ELISA, HPLC, Endotoxin, MicroBCA, Electrophoresis, and DNA Sequencing/Analysis.
• Support QC-Analytics initiatives including equipment qualification, method development, method validation, and tech-transfer. Execute protocols related to QC-Analytic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and lead optimization initiatives to improve QC department.
• Responsible for following cGMP in carrying out functions related to QC testing.
• Perform other duties, as assigned based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or related scientific field with 1-2 years of relevant work experience (Experience in gene and cell therapy recombinant plasmid DNA products a plus).
• Experience working with QC intermediate and release testing, raw material testing, or validation testing.
• Experience working with Electrophoresis, UV-Spectrophotometry, HPLC, qPCR, ELISA or DNA Sequencing/Analysis.
• Experience testing plasmid DNA. Experience testing viral vectors is a plus.
• Familiar with principles of Good Documentation Practices, Data Integrity, ALCOA+
• Experience following Standard Operating Procedures or protocols.
• Ability to problem solve, and work independently and as part of a team. Emphasis on the ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools. Experience with statistics, coding, programming, troubleshooting, and/or data management software is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Exposure to documentation life cycle, by way of authoring, reviewing and/or approving GMP documents, such as procedures, test methods, protocols, reports, etc.

Compensation

The salary range, dependent upon experience level, is $50,000 - $70,000 annually.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.