Quality Control Analyst

Planet Pharma
Westborough, MA

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine in-process and release QC testing of AIRM cell products.
  • Execute GMP analytical assays such as Immunofluorescence, Flow Cytometry, PCR, Viability, Cell growth and various parenteral assays (Visual Appearance, Content Uniformity, pH, Osmolality).
  • Perform analytical method qualifications, validations and transfers including drafting technical protocols, reports and assay troubleshooting.
  • Maintain, calibrate and operate GMP equipment and instruments supporting QC testing.
  • Track and test products according to stability protocols.
  • Culture and maintenance of cell lines and stem cells.
  • Work with internal and external resources to maintain lab in a GMP state.
  • Monitor and trend QC data.
  • Complete routine record review of test data and related documents for in-process testing, drug substance and drug product release and stability.
  • Perform shipment of materials for QC testing to contract labs and perform data review.
  • Author, revise and review SOPs, qualification/validation protocols and reports.
  • Conduct investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results. Assist and manage deviations and CAPAs related to analytical procedures.
  • Monitor the GMP systems currently in place to ensure compliance with documented policies.
  • Perform QC lab duties and technical projects as required.
  • Quantitative Dimensions: This position interacts with Quality Control, Analytical Development, Drug Product Development, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance. Will contribute to the development of QC departmental processes.

Qualifications:


Required

  • Bachelors degree in biotechnology or related field with 3+ years of Quality Control experience, or a Masters degree in biotechnology or related field with 0-2 years of Quality Control experience.
  • Relevant GMP experience in the quality control department of a biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Ability to work weekends is required; while most of the schedule will be during a standard work week, there will be regular weekend work.

Preferred

  • Experience with relevant analytical test methods: including PCR, Flow Cytometry, IFA and cell based assays

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