Piper Companies is seeking a QC Specialist, Analytical with Micro experience to join a leading biotechnology company developing next-generation allogeneic cell therapies for oncology. This is an onsite position in Branchburg, NJ and a long term contract assignment with potential for conversion.

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 preferred

Compensation:

Pay Rate:

$80,000

• 85,000 on a W2 contract rate; depending on experience

Benefits Available:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick Leave as required by law, and PTO This job opens for applications on 9/10/2026 . Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-KP1#LI-ONSITE