QC Scientist Trainee: Biologics Testing & GMP Practice

WuXi Biologics; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WuXi Biologics in Cranbury, NJ, is offering a QC Analyst Training Program to develop early-career scientists into qualified QC analysts. The program combines theory with supervised laboratory practice, method qualification, and practical GMP experience.

The role covers physicochemical testing, bioassay and impurity testing, method transfer, and lifecycle activities under ALCOA+ data-integrity practices. The Associate or Senior Associate Scientist role supports in-process, release, stability, and

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
• 0-2 years for associate level and 2+ years for Sr. associate level.
• Hands-on laboratory experience from coursework, internships, or biotech/pharma work.
• Ability to follow controlled procedures, perform calculations, maintain records, and interpret data.
• Understanding of GMP testing, data integrity, and ALCOA+ principles.
• Effective written and verbal communication; detail-oriented and able to work independently in a fast-paced lab.

Responsibilities

• Complete training curriculum, lab rotations, and method qualifications; maintain training status for procedures and systems.
• Perform physicochemical, biochemical, bioassay, and residual-impurity testing per approved methods and cGMP requirements.
• Support in-process, release, stability, characterization, and comparability testing; organize and summarize analytical results.
• Review test records, calculations, chromatograms, and data for accuracy and compliance.
• Support method transfer, qualification, validation, and lifecycle activities through protocol execution and data review.
• Operate and care for lab instruments; support calibration, maintenance, and reagent control.
• Participate in incidents, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and continuous-improvement activities.
• Collaborate with QA, Manufacturing, Process Development, and other teams; support audit readiness and inspections.

Skills

Quality mindset

Data integrity

Scientific problem solving

Technical learning agility

Accountability

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biology/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Engineering

Tools

Empower

LIMS

SoftMax

Chromatography data system

Job description

WuXi Biologics in Cranbury, NJ, is offering a QC Analyst Training Program to develop early-career scientists into qualified QC analysts. The program combines theory with supervised laboratory practice, method qualification, and practical GMP experience.

The role covers physicochemical testing, bioassay and impurity testing, method transfer, and lifecycle activities under ALCOA+ data-integrity practices. The Associate or Senior Associate Scientist role supports in-process, release, stability, and