Job Description

Position Summary

QC Associate I primary role is to assist in the planning, preparation and execution of laboratory-based activities related to the testing and release of of cGMP biological material for use in early Phase Clinical trials.  Additional roles include the maintenance of laboratory spaces and equipment in a ready state for cGMP manufacturing.

Detailed descriptions of the Infectious Disease Research Center is available on the department website:  https://www.research.colostate.edu/idrc/

Salary Range

$50,000 – $65,000

Essential Job Duties

• Executes approved documentation for the preparation of media & solutions used in GMP production.

• Assist in the execution of approved batch records and SOPs for the production of GMP material in one or more of the following: upstream processing (e.g., cell culture), downstream processing (e.g., UF/DF, chromatography), and fill/finish activities.

• Assist in the execution of non-GMP production activities in support of process development, pilot production, and engineering runs.

• Perform assigned activities in cleanroom environments up to and including ISO 5 spaces. Also requires work within BSL-1, BSL-2, and BSL-3 spaces with biological agents.

Conditions of Employment Supervision

Standard background check expected. Expected to work under BSL-3 conditions and may require work with CDC Select Agents.  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences or a field related to the responsibilities of the assignment with 0-1 years of experience; OR

• Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field plus at least 1 years of professional experience related to the specific assignment.

Preferred Qualifications Application Instructions

• Experience working within a cGMP quality system.

• Experience working in a contract manufacturing or similar regulated environment.

• Experience working in BSL-2 or BSL-3 clean room spaces.

Application Instructions

To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by individual faculty members if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will remain open and continue collecting applications until September 30, 2026. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.