QC Scientist l

Eurofins; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA Discovery Services in Fremont, CA is seeking a lab associate to perform quality control on cell lines and assay-ready products. You will execute cell-based assays under aseptic conditions, assist with process transfers to Cell Production and QC, and help implement Master/Working Cell Bank workflows. The role requires B.S.

or M.S. in life sciences with 2+ years of industrial experience, strong aseptic technique, and solid biochemistry knowledge.

Qualifications

• B.S. or Masters in a life science with at least 2 years of industrial experience including culturing 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.
• 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 follow SOPs, make careful observations, and keep clear records.

Responsibilities

• Quality control of cell lines, assay-ready products and reagents; assist with custom orders.
• Execute cell-based assays under aseptic conditions following SOPs.
• Collaborate with R&D to transfer new bioassay processes to production and QC.
• Assist with MCB/WCB process flow and SOPs.
• Perform Mycoplasma and Sterility tests on production lots.
• Analyze QC data and present findings to the Manager.
• Troubleshoot issues related to product performance.
• Prepare reagents and media using aseptic technique.
• Maintain lab equipment, inventories and notebooks.
• Participate and present data in weekly meetings.
• Update or create QC SOPs as needed.
• Organize ligand stock libraries; maintain Lean lab practices.
• Ensure lab remains clean and orderly.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Cell culture

Aseptic technique

Communication

Record keeping

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or MS in life sciences

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.