Quality Control Technician

Aequor; Swiftwater (Monroe County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequor in the United States seeks a QC Virology Technician to support routine and non-routine testing in the QC Virology PCU, ensuring safety, potency, and purity of biological products in compliance with cGMP and company policies. The role requires performing viral assays, maintaining data integrity, and documenting results.

The position emphasizes cell culture, aseptic technique, and adherence to biosafety procedures, with opportunities to contribute to team meetings, training, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences such as microbiology, virology, biochemistry, or related field with a minimum 1 year experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform general viral assays including cell culture, plaque assays, egg-based assays, etc. or other tests as assigned.
• Maintain cell cultures used in viral testing.
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of functions within lab electronic systems.
• Assist with maintaining safety and compliance of the laboratory including cleaning laboratories, equipment, and ancillary areas and inventory of lab supplies.
• Attend/Contribute to scheduled team, department, and safety meetings.
• Participate in training activities.
• Interpret test results, identify deviations, and elevate issues as needed.
• Documentation, waste disposal, cleaning of laboratories, and all other activities as assigned.

Skills

Cell culture

Virology techniques

Aseptic technique

Biosafety procedures

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Documentation practices

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences

Job description

This position supports the execution of routine and non-routine testing in the QC Virology PCU to ensure the safety, potency, and purity of biological products in compliance with Federal Regulations, cGMP, and *** policies and procedures. This position requires the individual to compliantly perform viral assays as scheduled, analyze results, maintain data integrity and good documentation, and ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Responsibilities

• Perform general viral assays including cell culture, plaque assays, egg-based assays, etc. or other tests as assigned.
• Maintain cell cultures used in viral testing.
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of functions within lab electronic systems.
• Assist with maintaining safety and compliance of the laboratory including cleaning laboratories, equipment, and ancillary areas and inventory of lab supplies.
• Attend/Contribute to scheduled team, department, and safety meetings.
• Participate in training activities.
• Interpret test results, identify deviations, and elevate issues as needed.
• Documentation, waste disposal, cleaning of laboratories, and all other activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences such as microbiology, virology, biochemistry, or related field with a minimum 1 year experience.

Required Skills

• Hands‑on experience with cell culture, and virology techniques is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with aseptic technique and biosafety procedures.
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Computer literacy and ability to learn technical systems.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation practices.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Additional Requirements: Must receive required vaccinations to be eligible for this position.
• Position will involve weekend and/or holiday work depending on testing needs.
• As a healthcare company and a vaccine manufacturer, *** has an important responsibility to protect individual and public health. All US based roles require individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of your job responsibilities.

Pay range and compensation package

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Shift: 1st Work Schedule: 8am-4:30pm EST; Mon-Fri