Quality Scientist II

Zoetis, Inc; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis is seeking a Quality Scientist II to execute department tasks in compliance with cGMPs and site procedures. You will construct and test blended vaccines and antigen stocks using egg-based methods with minimal direction, ensuring testing of incoming, in-process, and finished goods.

You will perform analyses including sterility, stability, inactivation, and potency, support qualification/validation, transfers, and related projects in the QC Labs while participating in investigations to

Qualifications

• BS/BA in science and 3+ years' experience in quality control.
• Knowledge of cGMP/GLP requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of samples to ensure quality and compliance.
• Conduct analyses including sterility, potency, inactivation, stability per specs.
• Maintain testing schedules with minimal guidance.
• Execute and report validation studies.
• Write and revise SOPs and standard methods.
• Support investigations using DMAIC process.
• Clean and maintain lab equipment and facilities.
• Navigate QC software packages used during routine work.
• Prepare media and reagents.
• Participate in media fill inspections.
• Monitor lab equipment and ensure proper operation.
• Work independently and understand basics of other org parts.
• Contribute to simple projects or larger team efforts.
• Maintain cGMP documentation and execute procedures.
• Collaborate across departments.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Data analysis

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA in science

3 years' experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary:

This Quality Scientist II position is responsible for executing department specific tasks in accordance with all applicable cGMPs and compliant with Corporate/site procedures, regulations, and policies. This role will be responsible for the construct and testing of blended vaccines and antigen stocks using egg-based methodologies, with minimal direction from Team Leader, to ensure testing is complete. The successful incumbent is expected to perform analyses required for incoming, in-process and finished goods as required by specifications as well as all other quality control testing to support qualification/validation, transfers, and other project related activities for biologic animal vaccines. In addition, this role will also participate in investigations and/or projects to increase productivity in the Quality Control Labs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Testing of samples from manufacturing to ensure Quality and compliance according to all applicable assays utilizing good aseptic practices.
• Performed analyses which includes extraneous, sterility, stability, inactivation, and potency testing required for incoming, in-process and finished goods as required by specifications.
• Maintain testing schedules with minimal direction and guidance.
• Execute and report validation studies.
• Write and revise Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Methods.
• Support Investigations when necessary, utilizing Method 1 and the DMAIC process.
• Clean and maintain lab equipment, instrumentation, and facilities.
• Properly navigate the QC software packages used during routine work.
• Preparation of media and reagents.
• Participate in Media Fill inspections.
• Responsible for monitoring of lab equipment.
• Solid understanding of several of the basic technologies for their specified workgroup and be able to work independently.
• Understand the basic functions of other parts of the organization.
• The colleague may participate on simple projects or participate as part of a team on larger projects.
• Maintain appropriate departmental cGMP documentation.
• Execute all written procedures.
• Effectively work in a team environment and communicate with multiple departments.

Education and Experience:

• BS/BA (science background preferred) and/or AA plus 3 years' experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP/GLP requirements.

Technical Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to leverage advanced features for data analysis, reporting, and presentation development.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work well independently and as a part of a team, and to work effectively with people at all levels within the organization.
• Proactively seeks out opportunities for improvements and act.

Full time Regular Colleague

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