Associate, Quality Control Analytical

Company: AstraZeneca GmbH
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: October 29, 2024

Job Description:

At AstraZeneca's Oncology R&D division, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying, and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference and have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs.We are looking for an energetic and experienced person with a cell therapy quality control background to join our Quality Control (QC) team. You will contribute to the advancement of our product pipeline by performing QC analytical method qualification, complete sample analysis, and other assigned tasks. You will also independently organize and present results and conclusions. You will ensure that the QC Analytical laboratory is operating as expected.What you will do:

• Perform flow cytometry, ELISA, cellular cytotoxicity, qPCR, and other analytical assays to enable the release testing and stability monitoring of cell therapy products and in-process samples.
• Support analytical method development, qualification, and technical transfer from Analytical Development.
• Support routine analytical activities; Occasionally act as a subject matter expert in technical discussions, document review, and investigation.
• Author and review analytical test results, and technical documents including analytical study data summaries and reports, analytical method qualification protocols and reports, and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Perform other responsibilities as requested by supervisor/manager to support Quality.Minimum Qualifications:
  • BS degree in Biological Sciences or related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, Master's degree or relevant field with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
  • Experience in Cell or Gene Therapy.
  • The flexibility of occasionally working on weekends or holidays to support lot release testing.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work across organizational interfaces in a dynamic team setting.
  • Quick learning/application of concepts and information.
  • Knowledge of cell culture techniques.
  • Work in a self-guided manner with scientific/technical personnel.
  • Well-versed in several analytical techniques Flow cytometry, qPCR, dPCR, cell-based potency, and ELISA experience.
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