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QC Technician

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 11/14/2023 Employment Type: Contract To Hire Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 589944 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

QC Technician Role:
In this role, you will support key analytical and cell-based assays for release, in-process, and stability testing; participate in assay qualification/validation and transfer of analytical methods to determine the strength, purity and/or potency of viral vector preparations; Other activities may include data review and trending, SOP/protocol/report writing, lab/equipment maintenance, reagent preparation/supplies ordering, supporting EM and microbiology testing.
The successful candidate will work well across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and be able to collaborate with the team to determine job assignments, perform work by the agreed upon date, and work with reviewer to ensure timely completion.
Final job title will be determined based on candidate experience level.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform release, in-process, and stability testing in support of GMP Manufacturing activities (e.g., viral genome titer, capsid titer, cell-based assays, residual impurity characterization)
  • Document, evaluate and review data and trend results
  • Author and/or review standard operating procedures, technical protocols, and reports as needed
  • Contribute to routine laboratory management and instrument maintenance and calibration
  • Maintain general lab supplies and inventory, manage critical reagents preparation and inventory
  • Support sample and data management
  • Support contract testing lab management: sample shipments, obtain results, and follow up on open action items

Requirements: 
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field and a minimum of 1-3 years of hands-on laboratory experience in an assay development and/or QC laboratory environment
  • Experience working in a cGMP environment is a plus
  • Familiarity with one or more of the following is preferred: ddPCR, qPCR, ELISA, viral genome titer, capsid titer, cell-based transgene potency, residual impurity characterization, electrophoretic assays, or other immunochemical assays
  • Follow written procedures and deliver results with a strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills, able to multitask and drive projects forward in a timely manner and with minimal supervision.
  • Strong judgement and communication skills, such as the ability to identify and proactively escalate issues immediately to management. For example, questions about in training, or something not performed according to SOP.
  • Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds
  • Target pay 35- 40 per hour, potentially more based on experience  

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.

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