Quality Control Analyst

Opportunity for Secondment to AskBio

We’re pleased to share an exciting secondment opportunity at AskBio. 

This role is available for a time period to be determined by leadership at both Bayer and AskBio.  While most assignments range from one to two years, the exact duration will be based on business needs and mutual agreement. 

This secondment offers a unique chance to broaden your experience, expand your knowledge, and contribute meaningfully to AskBio’s mission: to advance gene therapy and change the lives of patients around the world.

If you’re interested in exploring this opportunity, we encourage you to:

• Speak with your direct manager to discuss your interest and alignment with your development goals.

• Apply directly using the link provided in the posting.

We look forward to seeing how our colleagues continue to grow and make an impact across the Bayer-AskBio partnership.

Our vision: Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines.

Our mission: Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform people's lives.

Our principles:

The Quality Control Analyst I will be responsible for performing routine GMP testing on analytical methods in the GMP Quality Control laboratories.

This position is based on site in Durham, NC and reports to the Associate Director, Quality Control.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing including but not limited to cell-based potency assays,

• ddPCR, qPCR, ELISAs, quantitative or limits testing using HPLC techniques

• Prepares laboratory solutions, maintains cell lines, maintain inventory of materials, and other day to day laboratory activities

• Maintains laboratory documentation including logbooks, test forms, LIMS data, and electronic data in a GMP manner

• Assist with revisions of work instructions, SOPs, forms, reports, and electronic laboratory

• notebook analytical records

• Assist with management of analytical test method supplies and samples as needed

• Ensure lab areas are clean, organized, maintain equipment and consumables

• Work closely with Analytical Development, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Production staff and any other relevant departments

• Strictly adheres to all applicable written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), company policies, and technical guidance documents, both internal and external

• Participates in continuous improvement projects in the AD and QC labs

• Support revisions to work instructions, SOPs, forms, protocols, and reports

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to handle multiple projects/teams simultaneously based on general instruction

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, highly interactive environment

• Ability to build open and collaborative relationships and work effectively as a member of the QC department

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• Relevant work experience in cGMP regulated Quality Control laboratory within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry or related field

• GDP experience preferred

• Experience with cell-based assays and PCR testing is preferred

• Experience working within a cGMP Quality Control LIMS system preferred

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