**Job Description**

The Specialist - Quality Control, within Laboratory Operations, under the broad direction from the Associate Director, will be responsible for the implementation and management of laboratory equipment and automated systems utilized within assigned laboratories. The incumbent assures operation in accordance with our Manufacturing Division and Company safety policies and procedures, cGMP regulations, and within the departmental budget. Responsibilities can include providing technical expertise and recommendations on Company, Divisional and Organizational projects such as capital requests, operational improvements, instrument repair, SDLC and IOQ documentation and execution, and run the business activities in support of all testing conducted within LO.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Provides technical support as needed to other testing sites within our network including partnerships with sites in Durham, NC and Haarlem, NL to help ensure operational alignment of test methods and equipment including support for analytical method transfers.

+ Supports capital projects and coordinate equipment projects for assigned area within Laboratory Operations.

+ Works directly with the Engineering, Maintenance and Utilities team to prioritize and schedule preventative and corrective maintenance.

+ Initiates new equipment and instrument change control, SDLC and IOQ documentation and executes accordingly.

+ Initiates and participates in equipment related investigations and quality notifications to ensure compliance with cGMPs and regulatory requirements to support the quality, safety, efficacy, and

+ potency of our products.

**Education Minimum Requirement:**

+ High school diploma.

**Required Experience and Skills:**

+ A minimum of 1 year of experience in relevant laboratory, manufacturing, biotechnology or quality control experience in a related field.

+ Demonstrated interpersonal skills including flexibility, collaboration and inclusion skills, and ability to work in a team environment

**Preferred Experience and Skills:**

+ Proven analytical aptitude, critical thinking skills, and ability to apply key concepts.

+ BS/B.A or M.S in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Engineering, Microbiology, Virology or another associated field.

+ Demonstrated technical experience in analytical testing methodology, equipment and/or software validation principles.

+ Speaks with courage and candor.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ In-depth working knowledge and application of GMPs/GLPs.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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**Employee Status:**

Regular

**Relocation:**

No relocation

**VISA Sponsorship:**

No

**Travel Requirements:**

No Travel Required

**Flexible Work Arrangements:**

Not Applicable

**Shift:**

1st - Day

**Valid Driving License:**

No

**Hazardous Material(s):**

n/a

**Job Posting End Date:**

12/23/2024

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**Requisition ID:** R327476