Quality Control Chemist

TekWissen ®; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global workforce management provider is seeking a qualified candidate in Frederick, Maryland for a role focused on testing of raw materials in a biotech setting. Responsibilities include maintaining lab instruments and ensuring compliance with GMP standards. The job requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in biotechnology, along with strong communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in biotechnology.
• Experience with quality control in a laboratory setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of raw materials and final products.
• Assist with monitoring and trending data.
• Maintain laboratory instruments for calibration.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Quality control processes

Analytical techniques

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

AA Degree with 2+ years experience

High School Degree with 3+ years experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Power Point

Job description

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients which researches, develops and commercializes drugs. The company focuses primarily on antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and influenza, including Harvoni and Sovaldi.

Description

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Perform testing of raw materials, intermediates and final products by following analytical methods: Cell based bioassays, Flow Cytometry, ELISA and qPCR assays.
• Work with internal and external resources to maintain lab in an optimal state.
• Assist with monitoring and trending data, complete routine record review of test data and related documents for in-process testing, drug substance and drug product release.
• Supply information to support generation of CoAs for product release.
• Maintains laboratory instruments for calibration and routine maintenance
• Author or revise SOPs, qualification/validation protocols and reports.
• Assist with lab investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results; participate in determination of root cause for deviations related to analytical procedures.
• Provide updates at daily and weekly meetings.
• Monitor the GMP systems currently in place to ensure compliance with documented policies.
• Review proposed changes to systems, procedures, methods, and submissions to regulatory agencies, as appropriate.
• Gather metric information for use in continuous improvement of areas of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree OR
• AA Degree and 2+ years’ experience in biotechnology or related field and Quality Control experience OR
• High School Degree and 3+ years’ experience in biotechnology or related field and Quality Control experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GMP, SOPs and quality control processes.
• Identifying, writing, evaluating, and closing OOS’s and investigations.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnel.
• Well versed in various analytical techniques such as Flow Cytometry, ELISAs, PCR, and cell bioassays and other applicable methods to the testing of biopharmaceuticals.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements (21 CFR Part 11/210/211).
• Preferred: Experience in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.