Sr. QC Specialist - Analytical - 174633 - 175532

Piper Companies; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a Sr. QC Specialist – Analytical in Branchburg, NJ to join a growing cell therapy organization. You will perform analytical testing in a cGMP QC lab, support product release, method execution and quality operations through molecular and cell-based assays.

The role requires a BS in a related science and 3+ years of QC analytical experience in biotech/pharma. It involves PCR/qPCR/ddPCR, flow cytometry, ELISA and DNA/RNA sequencing, with a focus on GDP and compliant

Qualifications

• 3+ years of QC analytical experience in a cGMP biotech/pharma environment.
• Hands-on with molecular assays (PCR, qPCR, ddPCR) or other nucleic acid testing.
• Experience performing QC testing for product release in GMP labs.
• Exposure to DNA/RNA sequencing, ELISA/MSD, or flow cytometry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC analytical testing in a cGMP lab to support product release and stability testing.
• Execute molecular assays including PCR, qPCR, and/or ddPCR and other nucleic acid-based testing.
• Conduct flow cytometry, ELISA/MSD, cell viability and enumeration assays.
• Analyze laboratory data and maintain documentation per GDP and cGMP.
• Support investigations, deviations, OOS/OOT events and CAPA activities.

Skills

PCR/qPCR/ddPCR

Flow cytometry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry

Tools

PCR/qPCR/ddPCR

Flow cytometry

ELISA/MSD

DNA/RNA sequencing

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. QC Specialist – Analytical to support an innovative and growing cell therapy organization in Branchburg, NJ. The Sr. QC Specialist will perform analytical testing in a cGMP Quality Control laboratory, supporting product release, method execution, and quality operations through molecular and cell-based assays.

Responsibilities of the QC Specialist – Analytical:

• Perform QC analytical testing in a cGMP laboratory to support product release and stability testing
• Execute molecular assays including PCR, qPCR, and/or ddPCR, along with other nucleic acid-based testing
• Perform analytical assays such as flow cytometry, ELISA/MSD, cell viability, cell enumeration, and characterization testing
• Analyze and trend laboratory data while maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Support laboratory investigations, deviations, OOS/OOT events, and CAPA activities as needed
• Author and revise SOPs, technical reports, and other controlled documentation
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical laboratory instrumentation

Qualifications of the QC Specialist – Analytical:

• Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline
• 3+ years of QC analytical experience in a cGMP biotechnology, biologics, cell therapy, or pharmaceutical environment
• Hands-on experience with PCR, qPCR, ddPCR, or other molecular assay platforms
• Experience performing QC analytical testing for product release in a GMP laboratory
• Exposure to DNA/RNA sequencing, ELISA/MSD, or flow cytometry is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of cGMP regulations and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

Compensation for the QC Specialist – Analytical:

• Pay Rate: $35-40/hr.
• Contract-to-Hire
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Sick Leave (as required by law), and Paid Holidays

Application Period

This position opens for applications on 7/21/2026 and will remain open for a minimum of 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: QC Analyst, QC Analytical, Quality Control, Molecular Biology, PCR, qPCR, ddPCR, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, Cell Therapy, Biologics, Biotechnology, GMP, Product Release, Analytical Testing

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