Quality Control Analytical In-Process (QCA-IP) Analyst

Planet Pharma; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma seeks a Quality Control Analytical In-Process (QCA-IP) Analyst to perform analytical tests on in-process intermediates and various drug products under cGMP guidelines. You will handle methods like A280, Bradford, UV, HPLC/UPLC, and method validation with minimal supervision.

Role requires 0–3 years of QC lab experience, strong documentation, and proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with SAP or similar systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• 0–3 years of lab experience; QC experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP and Quality Management Systems.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word/Excel; familiarity with SAP or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Timely processing of incoming samples and accessioning across assay types.
• Execute analytical methods for in-process testing under cGMP guidelines and report results promptly.
• Evaluate assay validity, summarize results, and assist with trend analyses.
• Share housekeeping duties and maintain lab systems for inspection readiness.
• Monitor inventories of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Train less-experienced staff on specified methods.
• Communicate compliance risks and deviations; initiate investigations when needed.
• Support method validation, investigations, and transfer protocols.
• Attend team meetings and contribute ideas for lab improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce non-value-added steps.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

SAP

BINOCS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Pay 25-30/h depending on experience

PURPOSE

The Quality Control Analytical In-Process (QCA-IP) Analyst is responsible for performing analytical test methods on in-process intermediates and varying stages of drug products under minimal supervision and within cGMP guidelines, to support further manufacturing of commercial and clinical therapeutics. This role will involve knowledge that includes but is not limited to the following analyses and concepts: Protein determination by A280, Bradford, UV Absorbance, Enzyme activity, HPLC/UPLC, and method validation.

CHARACTERISTICS

Functional activities may include: performing a wide variety of analytical assays, maintaining test sample throughput, monitoring lab supplies, preparing reagents, contributing to process and method validation studies, supporting investigations and equipment validation, and brainstorming further development or improvement ideas for procedures.

Work assignments will vary by degree of complexity. Employee is expected to follow SOPs, make appropriate decisions in daily activities with minimal needs for intervention, and be able to recognize deviations from routine practices. Incumbent must accurately complete tasks on time to achieve lab goals, meanwhile limiting GMP / procedural errors, and be capable of accepting and incorporating feedback. Must also demonstrate the ability to both manage time and prioritize routine work effectively.

Employee must be able to interpret results against defined criteria, begin to apply critical thinking to routine work. He/she should demonstrate an ability to evaluate results against trend reports, serve some degree of troubleshooting and capacity as trainer, and embrace an active role in following up on atypical results or issues.

Communication of relevant information must be made to appropriate audiences, and attendance of necessary team meetings with some participation in discussions is essential.

Employee should also be actively engaged in his/her role, exhibit frequent volunteerism as the work schedule flow permits and maintain a positive attitude.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Timely facilitation of incoming sample receipt and accessioning flow, decipher batch assignments across all assay types in accordance with agreed upon best practices.
• 2. Execute analytical methods to facilitate in-process testing under applicable cGMP guidelines, as well as contribute to the prompt reporting of results to meet the required timetables of internal customers.
• 3. Evaluate completed assay validity, calculate and summarize results, analyze data per expected or specification ranges. Assist with the compilation and verification of trend analysis reports.
• 4. Perform and collaborate with co-workers to appropriately share general housekeeping activity assignments and ensure systems for laboratory maintenance are adequate for creating a consistent state of inspection readiness.
• 5. Assist with monitoring and the control of laboratory supply and critical reagent inventories.
• 6. Qualify as trainer for specified methods, provide training to less experienced staff.
• 7. Exhibit proactive communication upon occurrence of compliance risks and deviations from laboratory procedures, perform initiation of investigation records within required timeframes.
• 8. Provide input or assay support to the progression of test method validation, investigations, technical studies, and method transfer protocols.
• 9. Attend team huddles and department meetings, generate ideas for laboratory infrastructure improvements and method optimization.
• 10. Identify areas to improve operational excellence by reducing non-value-added activities and increasing process efficiency.
• 11. Perform other responsibilities as deemed necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Bachelor of Science degree.
• 2. 0-3 years of relevant laboratory experience; QC specific experience is preferred.
• 3. Experience with quality management systems, current Good Manufacturing Practices, and QC principles.
• 4. Demonstrated working knowledge with respect to certified functional activities.
• 5. Good documentation, written and verbal communication skills are essential. Must possess the ability to perform most tasks with minimal supervision. Computer literacy is required, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience in Microsoft PowerPoint preferred. Familiarity with BINOCS or similar scheduling systems is preferred. Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise systems is preferred. Must have a quality service attitude and focus, exhibit flexibility and willingness to work additional hours to meet production or laboratory process requirements.