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QC Analytical Scientist

Randstad Life Sciences
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Title: QC Analytical Scientist
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
Pay: $55-62/hr 
Contract: 6+ months 

Job Summary

As a QC Analytical Scientist, you will support various Quality Control activities within the AQC department. Key responsibilities are to transfer and execute analytical methods, including raw materials, for use in a cGMP environment in Quality control, both analytical quality control methods (AQC) and Quality Control Microbiology methods (QCM).

Job Responsibilities

  • Drive analytical method validation/ transfer of laboratory methodologies
  • Support the execution and issue resolution (e.g., discrepancies) and completion approval of test plans/protocols
  • Support troubleshooting of analytical methods
  • Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained in a validated state and that all analytical methods transferred follow company and regulatory requirements.
  • Responsible for protocol and report generation and other technical documents as required. This may include supporting raw material qualification for new products
  • Use sound scientific principles and statistical techniques to solve problems and make recommendations.
  • May Support the installation, operational qualification (IOQ), maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation in the AQC group.
  • Responsible for deliverables to ensure timelines and milestones are met.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education & Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in biotechnology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Chemistry or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 1 year of analytical development or validation experience in Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical or related manufacturing environment, or an advanced degree.
  • The overall physical exertion of this position requires light to medium work.
  • Normal office and laboratory environment.
  • May need to work in controlled or clean room environments requiring special gowning.
  • May work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, and buffers that may require respiratory protection.
  • Able to work more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours a work week as needed.

Preferred:

  • Experience with the KNEAT Program.