Quality Control Technologist III-Stability Transfusion and Transplant

Werfen is a growing family-owned innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis Acute Care Diagnostics Transfusion Autoimmunity and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line we research develop and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe and our workforce is more than 7000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas our commitment to customers and our dedication to innovation and quality. Were passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

If youre a QC expert when it comes to manufacturing Immucor has an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking to hire a Quality Control Technologist III medical device and/or the pharmaceutical industry. This critical role will Lead QC stability projects perform Incoming In-process final release and stability testing in the Quality Control Laboratory. Act as Team Lead in the QC lab to assist supervisor and Director in daily operations of the Quality Control Laboratory and provide guidance to the QC staff.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Immucor Inc. Therefore if you will require sponsorship from us for work authorization now or in the future we cannot consider your application at this time.

Job Summary

This role will be the team SME (subject matter expert) on product stability. This will include writing stability protocols and reports performing product testing and trending stability data.

They may lead QC projects perform Incoming In-process final release and stability testing in the Quality Control Laboratory. They will be a Team Lead in the QC lab to assist the supervisor/ manger and Director in daily operations of the Quality Control Laboratory and provide guidance to the QC staff.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitors stability testing time points ensures samples are pulled and tested at the correct intervals and performs data analysis to support QA/QC management. Drafts stability protocols and reports. Performs trend analysis onstability data throughout the stabiity protocol timeline. Develops timeline for annual stability and determines which products are required.
• Provides direction and guidance to Quality Control staff in the performance of daily tasks. Creates daily and weekly scheduling of all QC related activities
• Performs and schedules testing for incoming raw material in-process final release and inspection of BioArray products according to approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other applicable documents within defined timeframes. Performs and schedules stability method validations equipment validations threshold analysis process and other special testing.
• Act as OJT trainer to train new employees and current employees on new test methods. Guides QC technicians training activities and ensures that the appropriate training records are completed as per the role functions
• Reports and escalates out-of-specification results and deviations to the department supervisor/manager. Assists and leads the investigations root cause analyses and reports for out-of-specification results and deviations.
• Writes/Revises SOPs WI QC Specification/testing documents. Maintains accurate legible and complete records according to Current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMPs).
• Performs all assigned tasks following applicable laboratory SOPs OSHA regulations and cGMP regulations (i.e. Blood borne pathogens and chemical hazards).
• Maintains work area equipment department and all storage areas in a clean neat and orderly manner. Performs schedules and delegates equipment calibration and manintenance.

• Bachelors degree in biology or chemistry or related field. Four (4) or more years experience in a medical device or pharmaceutical GMP quality laboratory. Experience working under 21 CFR Part 210/211 and/or 820 regulations required. Knowledge of ISO 13485 desired.
• Two (2) or more years of experience performing stability testing required. Experience writing stability protocols performing data trending and writing stability reports preferred.
• Eperience performing OOS Phase I investigations in alignment with FDA guidelines required.
• Expereince training QC technicians desired.
• Expereience performing PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) desired.
• Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

Quality Control Technologist III-Stability

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination harassment or retaliation based upon an individuals race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity/expression national origin/ancestry age mental/physical disability medical condition marital status veteran status or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process please contact for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.