Quality Control Analyst

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor; Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world headquartered in Leverkusen and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products agricultural chemicals seeds and biotechnology products.

Job Title: Quality Control Analyst

Location: Berkeley CA

Duration: 12 Months with possibility of extension

Work Type: Onsite

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is to support related QC Virology and Mycoplasma Assay testing for GMP Clinical and development product release.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support day-to-day operations in QC Virology laboratories
• Conduct mycoplasma testing and various virology assays
• Ensuring all testing activities comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Good Manufacturing Process (GMP) regulatory guidelines and safety protocols
• Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in the laboratory environment
• Demonstrate the ability to learn new skills and achieve proficiency
• Support method verifications for clinical and commercial products

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Requirement(s): Bachelor s degree in Microbiology or a related scientific field with 3 years of relevant laboratory experience preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry and/or in a GMP environment.
• Experience with Mycoplasma testing Cell Culture techniques and PCR.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to support and prioritize many diverse activities simultaneously while meeting schedule commitments
• Strong computer skills (Word Excel Access PowerPoint)
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to follow written procedures

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.