Senior Analyst 1, QC Analytical Development - Bioassay

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in North Carolina is seeking a Senior Analyst 1 for QC Analytical Development Bioassay. This role involves executing analytical method transfers, ensuring compliance with GMP regulations, and collaborating across teams to meet project timelines. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in Bioassay testing methods. This position offers opportunities to work on diverse projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of analytical laboratory experience preferably in Biotechnology or Pharma.
• 1+ years of experience in a GMP environment.
• Experience with QC Bioassay testing methods including ELISA and Dot Blot.

Responsibilities

• Executes analytical method transfers and validations for Bioassays.
• Ensures compliance of analytical testing with GMP regulations.
• Authors and reviews SOPs, protocols, and technical reports.

Skills

Analytical method transfers

GMP compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

SOP authorship and review

QC Bioassay testing methods

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Virology, Biology, or related science

Master’s Degree in Virology, Microbiology, Biology, or related science

Job description

The Senior Analyst 1, QC Analytical Development (QCAD) Bioassay supports the implementation of plate and cell-based analytical methods for Technology Transfer (TT) of drug substance (DS) and drug product (DP) into the Quality Control laboratories of FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, Holly Springs. This role supports the transfer and validation of methods such as residuals (HCP, DNA, Protein A), dot blot for product identity, ELISA ID/ Potency and various cell-based assays. The Senior Analyst 1, QC AD Bioassay ensures Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliant laboratory operations in accordance with regulatory guidelines. This role executes analytical method transfers from clients and author and review procedures, SOPs, and technical reports.

What You’ll Do

• Executes analytical method transfers and validations for plate and cell-based Bioassays for the QC Analytical Development team.
• Ensures compliance of analytical testing with appropriate GMP regulations.
• Participates in regular meetings for TT programs with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.
• Authors and reviews SOPs, protocols, and technical reports.
• Works cross-functionally with Contract Laboratory Organizations (CLOs), QC testing teams, Quality Assurance (QA), and Process Science groups to ensure transfer of methods according to deadlines.
• Collaborates with the LIMS team and IT department to build new analytical method functionality that meets end-user and customer requirements.
• Ensures compendial method oversight and scientific guidelines (e.g. ICH, EMA, FDA, etc.).
• Supports regulatory requests and inspections.
• Supports the QCAD team to investigate any project challenges with necessary risk assessment tools and techniques, as needed.
• Supports best practices for TT and PPQ strategies globally, as required.
• Coordinates and supports QCAD Bioassay lab activities and provide training for QC Bioassay lab technicians.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Virology, Biology, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related science field with 2+ years of analytical laboratory experience preferably in Biotechnology, Pharma, Contract Research Organization (CRO), or Contract Laboratory Organization (CLO); OR,
• Master’s Degree in Virology, Microbiology, Biology, or related science field with Microbiology, Virology, Biology, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related science field with 0+ years of previous experience.
• 1+ years of experience in a GMP environment.
• Experience with QC Bioassay testing methods including protein binding assays (e.g. ELISA, Dot Blot, etc.).
• Experience with analytical method development, tech transfers and validation residual testing for DNA, Host Cell Protein (HCP), Protein A.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in Virology, Microbiology, Biology or related science field with 1+ years of related experience.