Quality Control - Associate Scientist

Job Summary

At BioLegend we are dedicated to commercializing high quality reagents to support the research community for legendary discoveries. The Associate Scientist will work closely with the Director of Quality Control to optimize testing protocols, troubleshoot and technology transfer into QC. The main focus will be for supporting the testing of reagents in flow cytometry and may also include immunohistochemistry. This candidate will also work with members of the Quality Control team and other groups in manufacturing and R&D to troubleshoot issues and streamline testing procedures while maintaining excellent quality standard. We are looking for a dynamic enthusiastic person who can work in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Documentation will include IO compliance (SOP, change requests, non-conforming reports)
• Train QC associates on new reagents/assays
• Review routine QC data when escalated and work across teams (PD/QA/manufacturing/ planning) to resolve issues
• Support new testing methods
• Maintain a safe and clean laboratory
• Manufacturing and QC projects
• Work in a BSL2 laboratory
• Support all new documentation (specifications/ SOPs)
• Maintain a safe and clean laboratory
• Support NPI technology transfer (with Product Development to align testing specifications/efficiencies)
  • Will develop close relationship
  • Attend meetings
  • Support new testing methods
  • Review and discuss testing specifications
  • Train QC associates on new reagents/assays
  • Support all new documentation (specifications/ SOPs)
• Perform and report out results
• Initiate and review SOPs and support any quality audits
• Attend meetings
• Review and discuss testing specifications
• Will develop close relationship
• Perform data analysis and document results working closely with supervisor
  • Perform and report out results
• Work across departments to support new testing methods and determine root causes of issues as they arise in a timely manner
• Perform Quality Control testing of reagents in a timely manner; Bench work may comprise ~50% of time.
  • Troubleshooting projects
  • NPI testing with PD (as needed)
  • Manufacturing and QC projects
• Troubleshooting projects
• Analyze, implement and support process improvements and Kaizens to increase efficiencies
• Troubleshooting:
  • Work across departments to support new testing methods and determine root causes of issues as they arise in a timely manner
  • Review routine QC data when escalated and work across teams (PD/QA/manufacturing/ planning) to resolve issues
• NPI testing with PD (as needed)
• Other projects or responsibilities as may be required.

iACT Competencies

• Transform – Adapt, learn, re-invent and change for future development and growth
• Innovate – Be better, keep improving, be more efficient, creative, and be in the forefront of development
• Collaborate – Foster teamwork, common goals, selflessness, communication and mutual support
• Aspire – Have desire, purpose, and ambition challenging ourselves to push the limits and reach new heights

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Proven ability to multi-task with attention to detail
• QC background/ strict adherence to SOPs
• Proven track record of knowledge of immunological techniques and ability to troubleshoot with minimal supervision
• Excellent organization, communication, documentation and problem-solving skills
• BS with> 5 years of laboratory experience; minimum 3 years performing flow cytometry assays (> 4 color)
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Industry experience > 3 years ideally with product development or manufacturing experience

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Lab

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a laboratory environment with occasional data entry on a computer. Occasional exposure to a warehouse environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work at BioLegend in San Diego, California is $80,000 to $100,000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. BioLegend is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.