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QC Specialist, Analytical
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What they do
A Quality Control Analyst, in the biotech and medical device industries, works in laboratories performing biological, microbiological, and chemical tests on products and materials. Responsible for calibrating equipment, inspecting products, processing and testing materials, and reporting results. May work in other production environments to monitor and improve quality and efficiency in production systems and products.
$68,618 / year median in New Jersey
-15% projected decline
Job Description
Preferred Qualifications:
Analytical Flow Cytometry (Enumeration/Viability)- cell counting experience; Vi-Cell Blue instrumentation PCR experience
- Quant Studio 6/7 instrumentation RNA based methods for Mycoplasma & Sterility testing, such as MycoSeq and SteriSeq Experience with processing mammalian cell culture BSC Level 2 experience Microbiology Experience with rapid microbial methods that are PCR based (Quant-Studio instrumentation
- SteriSeq, MycoSeq methods ) Experience with rapid method that are CO2 respiration based or ATP bioluminescence, such BAC-T or Celsis methods Experience with traditional methods Sterility Testing USP and Mycoplasma Experience with endotoxin testing traditional (gel clot method) or Kinetic chromogenic method (Biotek/MCS plate readers), per USP Growth promotion, microbial and bioburden testing (TAMC/TYMC) (plus but not required) Gowning experience in Grade A•D (ISO5-ISO9) cleanrooms BSL Level 2 experience (required) if they have experience with RABS or enclosures (plus but not required) Some EM experience, but not required
Qualifications:
B.S. or M.S. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences or related discipline 4+ years of experience working in a development or cGMP laboratory setting Experience with cell-based, flow cytometry, and PCR assays Knowledge of cell culture and aseptic technique Experience working in support of cell therapy products is preferredCompensation:
Pay Rate:
$85,000- 95,000 on a W2 contract rate; depending on experience