Quality Control Analyst I, Microbiology (Wednesday to Saturday) [Contract to Hire]
Iovance Biotherapeutics
- Philadelphia, PA
- Contract
- Full-time
- Wednesday to Saturday
- 2pm - 12:30am
- Perform daily cGMP quality control laboratory microbiological testing activities at the iCTC facility.
- Perform environmental monitoring of the cleanroom areas as scheduled.
- Perform data analysis and result reporting of microbiology assays to support product lot release with adherence to turnaround times.
- Perform all activities with respect to cGMP compliance.
- Support thorough cGMP investigations for out-of-specification test results.
- Perform Environmental monitoring Data trending.
- Support technical problem solving.
- Support product stability programs including execution of stability testing, stability data analysis, and final reporting of stability data.
- Operate at a consistent and exemplary level of efficiency, producing high quality and accurate results.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (biological sciences or equivalent)
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in the pharmaceutical industry within a Quality Control role; experience with cell therapy products is a plus.
- Successfully interface with multi-disciplined teams
- Extremely detail-oriented with strong technical skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities involving aggressive timelines at a high level of productivity.
- High level of ownership and accountability
- Demonstrate sense of urgency; ability to recognize time sensitivity.
- Must be able to wear appropriate clean room attire and all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. scrubs, gowning coveralls, masks, gloves, etc.
- Must meet requirements for and be able to wear a half-face respirator.
- Able to stand and/or walk 90% (and sit 10%) of a 10-hr day which may include climbing ladders or steps.
- Must be able to use near vision to view samples at close range.
- Able to crouch, bend, twist, reach, and perform activities with repetitive motions.
- Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing 45 pounds.
- Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadline.
- This position will work in both an office and a manufacturing lab setting.
- When in the lab, must be able to work in a Lab setting with various chemical/biochemical exposures, including latex and bleach.
- Able to work in cleanroom with biohazards, human blood components, and chemicals.
- Potential exposure to noise and equipment hazards and strong odors.