What Youll Do
Performs physical and chemical analytical testing methods for biological products including chromatography (GC HPLC UPLC SEC) spectroscopy (MS GC/MS LC-MS/MS UV UV-Vis FTIR) electrophoresis (GE non-reducing and reducing CE-SDS imaged capillary isoelectric focusing (icIEF)) wet chemistry glycan analysis sub-visible particle analysis peptide mapping and physical appearance
Ensures analytical testing of in-process drug substance (DS) drug product (DP) and stability samples is performed according to appropriate GMP regulations
Performs laboratory work and peer reviews of analytical data in support of tech transfer and routine manufacturing
Executes and reviews method qualification and validation activities and maintains lab equipment
Monitors assay performance and implements improvements that ensure quality and efficiency within QC Chemistry
Troubleshoots and investigates deviations and invalid assays performed in QC Chemistry
Authors reviews and approves SOPs protocols reports change controls Trackwise deviations out-of-specification (OOS) and out-of-trend (OOT) investigations and CAPAs for the QC Chemistry team as needed
Participates in cross-functional collaborations with other QC Departments Manufacturing Process Science and Quality Assurance stakeholders to achieve customer and FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies objectives
Manages and monitors lab activities as needed
Provides training for QC Chemistry associates
Provides technical support as the QC Chemistry SME during customer visits audits and regulatory inspections
Participates in risk and gap assessments during project scoping as needed
Collaborates with the LIMS team and IT department to build new method functionality that meets end-user and customer requirements
Liaises with Contract Laboratory Organizations (CLOs) to monitor method execution and the timely delivery of results as needed
Executes routine analytical methods and trains other QC Chemistry laboratory associates
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
B.S. in Chemistry Biochemistry Biological Sciences Engineering or related science field with 5 years of experience OR
M.S. in Chemistry Biochemistry Biological Sciences Engineering or related science field with 3 years of experience OR
Ph.D. in Chemistry Biochemistry Biological Sciences Engineering or related science field with 1 years of experience
Analytical laboratory experience preferably in biotechnology Pharma Contract Research Organization (CRO) or Contract Laboratory Organization (CLO)
3 years of experience working in a regulated GMP environment
Knowledge and experience of physical and chemical analytical testing methods for biological products including chromatography (GC HPLC UPLC SEC) spectroscopy (MS GC/MS LC-MS/MS UV UV-Vis FTIR) electrophoresis (GE non-reducing and reducing CE-SDS imaged capillary isoelectric focusing (icIEF)) wet chemistry glycan analysis sub-visible particle analysis peptide mapping and physical appearance.
Preferred Requirements:
Experience with Customer Relationship Management
Prior drug substance or manufacturing experience including process validation transfer commercialization and manufacturing support and troubleshooting
Experience using quality systems (e.g. deviation management system change control corrective and preventive action (CAPA) document management system)
Physical and Work Environment Requirements:
Ability to discern audible cues.
Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision visual acuity including distinguishing color.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time up to 240 minutes.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time up to 240 minutes.
Ability to ascend or descend ladders scaffolding ramps etc.
Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs hands and/or fingers.
Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 10 pounds.
Ability to bend push or pull reach to retrieve materials from 18 to 60 in height and use twisting motions.
Will work in warm/cold environments (5C).
Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces.
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