Technologist, Quality Control Jobs

Technologist, Quality Control

Akron Biotech is continuing to transform and further its rapidly growing capabilities and is now seeking highly motivated professionals to join our expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role within our organization that is driving advanced therapy development and commercialization with high quality industrial scale solutions. We manufacture and distribute components and raw materials for cell therapy discovery, development, and commercialization to meet industry needs worldwide. We offer an array of highly competitive benefits and perks to our valued associates.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for following SOPs and adhering to cGMP guidelines when executing job functions and documentation.
• Maintain laboratory supplies inventory ensuring no expired reagents are used for testing.
• Perform testing as needed to generate data for method validations and other special projects according to written procedures.
• Perform instrument calibration or qualification according to written procedures, as applicable.
• Perform quality control testing of raw materials, in-process and finished products following general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions in new assignments.
• Fulfill requests from management or designee for assistance in other matters as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for testing of products and documenting and analyzing of results ensuring production or manufacturing processes and products created meet Akron’s quality specifications.
• Perform quality control chemical, microbiological and/or immunoassays for raw materials, in-process, and finished goods according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) meeting given timelines.
• Complete testing documentation and data entry as required for tests performed per approved SOPs.
• Maintain product and stability data trending and repot on quarterly basis.

Requirements:

• Motivated and able to work independently, as applicable.
• High attention to detail with good time management and organizational skills.
• Work in a regulated environment (FDA, EPA) required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in a non-educational laboratory setting.
• Familiarity with chemical, biochemical and/or microbiological testing is desired.
• Experience in quality organizations supporting production, testing, release and distribution of cGMP products.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and people/customer service oriented.
• Computer skills especially in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and other software programs.
• Requires a strong adherence to regulatory compliance and safety requirements, involving GMPs, SOPs and other related documents.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to perform math calculations involving dilutions, fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize assignments in a multi-task position.
• BS in Biology, Chemistry or related science discipline.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company paid short-and long-term disability
• Employee referral bonus
• Generous paid time off allowances
• Company paid dental and vision insurance
• 401K plan with employer match
• Employee gym reimbursement program
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee recognition program
• PPO and HMO medical insurance plan availability
• Company paid holidays