Sr. Quality Associate I, QC

Grifols; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols in Clayton, NC is seeking a Sr. Quality Associate to support the Fibrinogen Transfer Project. The role focuses on biochemistry method development, validation, transfer, and regulatory-compliant documentation.

Experience with immunology and tissue culture assays is strongly preferred; familiarity with ELISA and analytical methods will help in method development and validation. Grifols offers opportunities in a global healthcare environment with emphasis on regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry or Chemistry (M06) with minimal experience; MS with 2+ years; BS with 4+ years
• PhD in Biochemistry or Chemistry with 1 year; MS with 3 years; BS with 5 years for M07
• PhD in Biochemistry or Chemistry with 2 years; MS with 4 years; BS with 6 years for M08

Responsibilities

• Support Fibrinogen Transfer Project within QC Biochemistry MD&V.
• Perform or assist biochemistry test method development, validation, transfer, and replacement.
• Assist assay troubleshooting and instrument qualification.
• Prepare validation studies, protocols, and reports for regulatory review.
• Assist in replacement or transfer of test methods to improve assay performance and efficiency.
• Write test procedures, validation reports, method development reports, and investigation reports.

Job description

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Hours: First Shift - Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Sr. Quality Associate

The primary area of responsibility will be the to support the Fibrinogen Transfer Project.

Experience with biochemistry and biology assays is strongly preferred. As a member of the Quality Control Biochemistry Methods Development & Validation group, the incumbent will perform or assist in the following:

1. Biochemistry test method development, validation, transfer, and replacement
2. Assay troubleshooting
3. Instrument Qualification
4. ICH test method validation status of test methods, and compliance issues related to QC Laboratories.

The incumbent will perform and implement validation studies for assay methods and prepare protocols and reports for such studies that are suitable for review by regulatory agencies.

The incumbent will assist in the replacement or transfer of test methods for improving assay performance and providing laboratory efficiency through assay automation of test methods currently utilized for product release/specification testing.

Documentation will include but is not limited to, writing test procedures, test method validation reports, method development reports, and investigation reports.

Skill requirements

• The incumbent must have hands on experience to support immunology and tissue culture assays for the QC Biochemistry laboratory and must have hands on experience in test method development and validation including preparing protocols and reports for such studies that are suitable for review by regulatory agencies.
• The incumbent must have assisted in the replacement of test methods for improving assay performance and providing laboratory efficiency through assay automation of test methods currently utilized for product release/specification testing.
• The incumbent must have demonstrated experience in the preparation of detailed technical reports including but not limited to test procedures, test method validation reports, method development reports, regulatory submission documents, and investigative reports.
• The incumbent is expected to participate in the design of experiments and interpretation of data obtained in the course of an investigation under the direction of QC Biochemistry MD&V senior staff and to strive to provide creative solutions to problems that may arise during an investigation.
• Experience within a GMP environment is strongly preferred.
• The individual’s scientific area of expertise should provide an understanding of immunology and/or immunochemistry and of analytical methods including ELISA, spectroscopic techniques, and tissue culture methods.
• The incumbent must have hands on experience with instrument qualification, software validation, and spreadsheet development and validation.
• Experience with protein analysis, purification, and characterization will be considered a plus.
• The incumbent must have strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate ideas to people with varying degrees of technical understanding is essential.
• A strong working knowledge of statistical data analysis is preferred.
• Strong computer skills are essential, especially with MS Word, JMP, and Excel

Education Requirements

• The Quality Associate II (M06) requires a minimum of a PhD Biochemistry or Chemistry with minimal experience. MS in Biochemistry or Chemistry with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience. BS in Biochemistry or Chemistry with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• The Quality Associate III (M07)requires a minimum of a PhD Biochemistry or Chemistry and 1-year of relevant experience. MS in Biochemistry or Chemistry with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience. BS in Biochemistry or Chemistry with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Senior Quality Associate (M08) requires a minimum of a PH.D in Biochemistry or Chemistry and 2 years of relevant experience. MS in Biochemistry or Chemistry, and 4 years of relevant experience. BS in Biochemistry or Chemistry, and 6 years of relevant experience.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:USNC0002 - Clayton

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