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The Quality Control (QC) Scientist, Microbiology, independently performs routine and non-routine testing. This role performs laboratory testing within a GMP environment in support of one or more of the following areas: raw materials, in-process product, final Bulk product, stability, and/or validation. The QC Scientist analyzes test data, evaluates results and forms conclusions with minimal outside input. This role is responsible for recognizing laboratory techniques or instrumental events that could impact the integrity of the test data. The QC Scientist recognizes and resolves simple to moderately complex technical problems, writes procedures with minimal guidance, trends data to support assay performance, and effectively writes all types of exception reports. This role works under the general guidance of a supervisor but can effectively manage their own time to ensure timely completion of assigned duties.

Responsibilities:

• Performs complex test methods as written to support product/material release with minimal error.
• Understands laboratory techniques and principles performed.
• Interprets experimental data for conformance with product/material specifications.
• Understands, implements and maintains GMP with respect to laboratory records, procedures, and systems in accordance with procedural requirements.
• Assists with writing and performs validation assays per approved protocols.
• Can effectively perform a multitude of laboratory techniques for which they are trained with minimal error.
• Make recommendations for process improvement.
• Writes/revises procedures as necessary and provides support for department.
• Develops and maintains trend reports, backlog report, and document error reports which support departmental performance.
• Authors all types of Investigations and deviations effectively and assists in troubleshooting assays.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Biology or equivalent science degree.
• 5-8 years of experience in QC Microbiology or related.
• Maintain certifications as needed for assigned job tasks.
• Experience with validating/verifying compendial test methods.
• Experience with microbial test methods (i.e. bioburden, endotoxin, microbial ID and Environmental Monitoring).
• Previous experience working in cross-functional teams preferred.
• Experience with investigation writing preferred.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

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• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.​

  
  

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

  
  

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

  
  

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Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. 

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