Quality Control Biochemist
gatorbio · Palo Alto, CA · onsite
USD 33 to 35 · period not stated
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performing QC testing and validation following written procedures using GMP compliance.
- Performing material incoming QC, in-process testing, and final product release.
- Preparing reagents, buffers, standards, samples, and controls according to approved procedures.
- Multitasking effectively and efficiently to ensure maximum and high-quality output.
- Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of work area .
- Performing assay development task based on the project.
- Using good documentation practices (GDP) to record original data.
- Compliance with all on-going training requirements.
- Independently drafting QC protocols or SOP.
- Participating in the direction of QC analytical method troubleshooting and in investigations of OOS results.
- Coordinating laboratory maintenance activities, including the monitoring of supply inventories, logbooks, and equipment calibration status.
- Must be a team player with good communication skills and detail oriented.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or other related science.
- 0 - 2 years’ experience in the related IVD or biotech field.
- High level of integrity, flexible, action oriented.
- High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to work on multiple projects.
- Ability for problem-solving and decision-making.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communications skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift, push, pull, carry, and/or move up to 20 lbs.
- The ability to lift 30 lbs. chest high will be required.
- The role will require long periods of standing and sitting.
- The employee will be required to use hands for computer work and pipetting.
- Must pass a health screening.
- Required biosafety training upon hiring.