Quality Control Analyst II (Onsite)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Control Department is responsible for all testing related to the manufacturing and release of Leukine. These activities include testing raw materials process intermediates Drug Substance (DS) Drug Product (DP) and oversight of all contract laboratory testing. Additionally QC supports microbiological control of the facility/utility systems and the manufacturing environment. This ensures Leukine product will consistently meet the pre-defined standards for patient safety and product quality.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

LABORATORY TESTING (75%)

• Perform release and stability testing according to SOPs for raw materials in-process intermediates BDS and DP
• Peer review complex assay documentation to ensure completeness and good documentation practices
• Participate in the qualification of critical reagents materials standards and controls
• Proactively identifies and escalates potential roadblocks.
• Investigate and document deviation determine root cause and product impact to propose corrective/preventive actions
• Train other staff on methods/techniques
• Perform method qualification/validation activities to support the product or method lifecycle
• Propose solutions to improve laboratory testing/method performance
• Perform other additional job-related duties as required

COMPLIANCE (25%)

• Maintains an awareness responsibility and accountability for cGMP and SOP requirements
• Follows safety precautions in the laboratory
• Maintains training requirements
• Functional Responsibilities listed below are required of all Partners regardless of level or Assigned Onsite Workplace
• Adheres to all applicable regulations and requirements including compliance with internal SOPs GMP Health and Safety WISHA/OSHA regulatory compliance company policies and employment-related laws and statutes.
• Successfully completes all mandatory Quality and Compliance training within required timeframes.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES

Required:

• Proficiency with different types of analytical instrumentation (HPLC UV-vis etc.)
• Track record of successfully working with a high degree of independence initiative and reliability.
• Collaboration on writing SOPs Laboratory Investigations Change Controls and Deviations
• Recognizes patterns/trends and helps propose solutions to improve compliance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with multiple-cross-functional departments
• Excellent time management skills ability to plan efficient daily/weekly schedules
• Excellent soft skills including a bias towards action the ability and willingness to give and receive constructive feedback is comfortable working within a diverse team and across multiple functions exhibits a consistently constructive attitude and is adaptable and at ease with handling unexpected changes and challenges.
• Solid English language communication skills both oral and written are required for this highly collaborative role. Willingness and ability to clearly express opinions and ask questions. Comfortable actively participating in cross-functional meetings.
• Proficiency with MS Office products especially Word and Excel essential; ability and willingness to quickly adopt other job-specific applications will be necessary.

Preferred:

• Experience in potency testing bioassay and/or other plate-based methods (e.g. ELISA)
• Proven ability to proactively identify and implement continuous improvement projects

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of prior working experience in a regulated environment (GMP GLP etc.)
• Solid communication skills both written and oral
• Proficiency with MS Office products especially Word and Excel.

Preferred:

• B.S. or equivalent degree in science (Biology Chemistry Biochemistry etc.) or related field (Chemical Engineering etc.) strongly preferred
• Experience with NuGenesis preferred

PTx is committed to the principles of competitive and pay equity for all of our Partners. The current pay range for the Quality Control Associate II is $70000 $86000. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time. Your salary will vary depending on several factors including your qualifications and experience.

In addition to medical dental vision FSA/DCA HRA disability and life insurance coverage all full-time regular Partners enjoy a casual Hybrid or Remote workplace program for many roles. We also offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package including an annual discretionary cash bonus and a 401(k) matching program. Partners in the Seattle area can take advantage of a free ORCA pass and we also provide tuition and continuing education assistance to support ongoing professional development. Recognition for outstanding contributions and achievements is a core part of our culture

Partner Therapeuticsis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin veteran status marital status sexual orientation gender identity disability or any other category prohibited by local state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment placement promotion transfer demotion compensation benefits social and recreationalactivitiesand termination.