Quality - Assistant QC Scientist

TechDigital Group; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant QC Chemist to support lab management activities in a dynamic environment. This role involves maintaining laboratory compliance, managing inventory, and performing key maintenance on critical instrumentation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in scientific disciplines, particularly in Biochemistry or Chemistry, and have hands-on experience with advanced laboratory techniques. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will directly impact clinical method development efforts, and enjoy a fulfilling career in a forward-thinking organization dedicated to scientific excellence.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in science and 2-4 years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced ability to communicate effectively and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory management and ensure laboratory cGMP compliance.
• Execute maintenance on UPLC and HPLC instrumentation.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Attention to Detail

Technical Writing

Problem-solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of HPLC

Knowledge of UPLC

Knowledge of Capillary Electrophoresis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

Capillary Electrophoresis

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job #: 5018
Pay Rate: Not Specified
Job type: contractor
Location: New Brunswick, NJ

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION: Assistant QC Chemist is responsible for supporting lab management related activities within the New Brunswick and Summit Biologics Development (Client) methods development department in direct support of clinical method development activities. This includes the ability to interface with cross functional groups and independently perform tasks. This individual will focus on the timely and quality ordering, receipt, storage of lab supplies, inventory tracking, lab instrumentation maintenance including freezers, pH meters, balances, pipettes, HPLC, UPLC, and Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) systems. Opportunities to provide general assay support and development. Additionally, the assistant QC Chemist will be responsible for continuous improvement of the lab management processes from the Summit West and New Brunswick methods development laboratories.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

1. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Working experience in research laboratory environment. Ability to keep accurate records, strong attention to details, follow instructions, and comply with company policies. Advanced ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret and apply Global GMP requirements. Advanced ability to communicate effectively with team members, department management and cross-functional peers. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude. Good interpersonal skills are a must. Technical writing skills. Problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical. Knowledge of HPLC, UPLC, and CE instrumentation a plus. Ability to set priorities, manage timelines and effectively react/manage changing priorities. Ability to communicate honestly, transparently and effectively with peers, department management and cross functional peers. Ability to utilize electronic Quality systems, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
2. Education and Experience: Requires a bachelor's degree in science, preferably in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, or related discipline. 2-4 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a health authority regulated environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute. It is preferred that the candidate have analytical experience including but not limited to in the following techniques: Chromatography (HPLC or UPLC), Spectrophotometry (UV/VIS), and Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) based testing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will perform key activities including inventory management, ensuring laboratory cGMP compliance is maintained, execution of UPLC and HPLC instrumentation maintenance (cleaning), assisting with laboratory work orders, writing procedures and technical documents as required, pipette calibration organization, and providing communication of business-critical information to methods development management. This is a position is a Day shift laboratory position at the New Brunswick, NJ and Summit NJ locations.