Quality Control Biochemist

Gator Bio; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gator Bio in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an entry-level Quality Control biochemist to perform QC tasks, assay development, reagents validation, troubleshooting and documentation per SOPs. The role may be temporary to permanent and involves collaboration across the lab.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in a related science, 0–2 years’ biotech experience, and demonstrates attention to detail, integrity, and strong communication skills. Proficiency with MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or other related science.
• 0 - 2 years’ experience in the related IVD or biotech field.
• High level of integrity, flexible, action oriented.
• High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to work on multiple projects.
• Ability for problem-solving and decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing and validation following written procedures using GMP compliance.
• Perform material incoming QC, in-process testing, and final product release.
• Preparing reagents, buffers, standards, samples, and controls according to approved procedures.
• Multitasking effectively and efficiently to ensure maximum and high-quality output.
• Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of work area .
• Performing assay development task based on the project.
• Using good documentation practices (GDP) to record original data.
• Compliance with all on-going training requirements.
• Independently drafting QC protocols or SOP.
• Participating in the direction of QC analytical method troubleshooting and in investigations of OOS results.
• Coordinating laboratory maintenance activities, including the monitoring of supply inventories, logbooks, and equipment calibration status.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

BS in biology/chemistry/biochemistry or related science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Gator Bio is a growing biotech company located in Palo Alto, CA. We develop, manufacture and market instruments, biosensors, reagents, and consumables used by life science research for biotherapeutic characterization, drug discovery, pharmaceutical and vaccine development. Our mission is to simplify and accelerate biological analysis for biotherapeutic research and development.

Gator Bio is looking for an entry level temporary to permanent Quality Control (QC) biochemist who will perform QC tasks, assay development, reagents validation, troubleshooting and documentation based on methodologies and approaches according to strict SOP.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing QC testing and validation following written procedures using GMP compliance.
• Performing material incoming QC, in-process testing, and final product release.
• Preparing reagents, buffers, standards, samples, and controls according to approved procedures.
• Multitasking effectively and efficiently to ensure maximum and high-quality output.
• Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of work area .
• Performing assay development task based on the project.
• Using good documentation practices (GDP) to record original data.
• Compliance with all on-going training requirements.
• Independently drafting QC protocols or SOP.
• Participating in the direction of QC analytical method troubleshooting and in investigations of OOS results.
• Coordinating laboratory maintenance activities, including the monitoring of supply inventories, logbooks, and equipment calibration status.
• Must be a team player with good communication skills and detail oriented.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or other related science.
• 0 - 2 years’ experience in the related IVD or biotech field.
• High level of integrity, flexible, action oriented.
• High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to work on multiple projects.
• Ability for problem-solving and decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry, and/or move up to 20 lbs.
• The ability to lift 30 lbs. chest high will be required.
• The role will require long periods of standing and sitting.
• The employee will be required to use hands for computer work and pipetting.
• Must pass a health screening.
• Required biosafety training upon hiring.

$33 - $35 an hour