Quality Control Analyst I (QC Analytical) - 2nd Shift (4PM - 12AM)

Abeona Therapeutics Inc. • Cleveland, OH

3d • $63,525 - $76,230 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Analyst I performs routine laboratory activities in support of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) testing for Quality Control (QC). Testing includes qPCR, immunostaining, protein characterization and product specific analytical test methods. Interacts with employees internal and external to Quality Control.
Schedule: This position will work from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Monday to Friday. Training will be on first shift for four to six months (subject to change based on company need).

Requirements

• BS in biochemistry, biology, microbiology, molecular biology or other relevant discipline with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience and knowledge in the pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry within a GMP and/or GLP environments preferred.
• Experience in cell culture, qPCR and protein analysis preferred.
• Understanding of basic scientific concepts in one or more areas above.
• Experience with relevant analytical lab equipment and computers preferred.
• Good mathematical and organizational skills
• Ability to interact constructively with co-workers to solve problems and complete tasks
• Some weekend work or late nights may be required periodically.

Responsibilities

• Works on QC tasks of diverse scope, requiring basic knowledge of laboratory concepts.
• Train on applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Methods.
• Perform in-process and finished drug product analysis, using standard techniques in biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology, and according to approved test methods.
• Completes laboratory work with precision and maintains hardcopy paperwork and electronic data in organized manner, in compliance with company documentation practices (GDP).
• Provides input to improving QC systems and procedures to improve GMP compliance.
• Proactively communicates laboratory issues to supervisor or manager. Initiates laboratory investigations related to test failures, discrepancies and deviations.
• Helps maintain the laboratories in a GMP compliant state, including participating in cleaning, instrument routine and preventative maintenance, logbook usage and review, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage (multiple options to meet our employees' and their families' needs)
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401k match plan
• Lifestyle spending account
• PTO: 160 hours of paid time off per calendar year (Prorated based on date of hire; can carry 40 hours over to the next year)
• Compensation (annual): $63,525 - $76,230 (compensation includes anticipated annual bonus and also includes a 5% shift differential that begins once the employee transitions to the second shift hours)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level