Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related field
1–2 years of relevant experience in a Quality Control or GxP laboratory
Hands-on experience with cell-based and non-cell-based assays
Strong knowledge of cGMP standards
Proactive and detail-oriented with collaborative skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
Perform biochemical and immunological assays for clinical and commercial products
Support operations including process development and lot release testing in a cGMP environment
Review and release assay data in compliance with standards
Prepare laboratory reagents and monitor assay performance
Present quality results to cross-functional teams
Uphold data integrity using Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Participate in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) practices and maintain laboratory standards
Benefits
Engaging hands-on laboratory environment
Opportunities for technical and analytical skill development
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Focus on high-quality science impacting patient lives
Participation in routine equipment upkeep and workplace organization
Full Job Description
As a Quality Control Analyst I in our Bioassay US Testing Group, you will play an essential role in advancing clinical and commercial therapeutics. Our team is committed to high-quality science and collaboration, delivering critical testing that directly impacts patient lives. This role offers an engaging, hands-on laboratory environment with continuous opportunities to develop your technical and analytical expertise in biopharmaceuticals.
The Opportunity:
You perform biochemical and immunological cell-based and non-cell-based assays to support clinical and commercial products.
You support critical operations including process development, product characterization, stability studies, in-process testing, and lot release testing within a cGMP environment.
You review and release assay data across both electronic and paper-based formats while maintaining high compliance standards.
You prepare laboratory reagents, monitor assay performance, and clearly present quality results to cross-functional teams.
You uphold data integrity and quality standards by applying Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and ALCOA++ principles.
You maintain high laboratory standards by actively participating in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) practices, 5S workplace organization, and routine equipment upkeep.
You leverage quality systems and laboratory informatics, including LIMS, electronic lab notebooks (ELN), and document management platforms.
Who you are:
You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related field with 1–2 years of relevant experience in a Quality Control or GxP laboratory environment.
You bring proven, hands-on laboratory experience performing cell-based and non-cell-based assays.
You possess strong working knowledge of cGMP standards and hands-on experience with aseptic cell culture techniques.
You are proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
You demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills well-suited for a fast-paced, quality-focused setting.
Preferred:
You have hands-on experience working with industry-standard GxP electronic systems, such as SoftMax Pro, LIMS, and Veeva QMS.
Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $60,600 - $112,500 Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
About Roche
Roche Holding AG is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Its holding company, Roche Holding AG, has bearer shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company headquarters are located in Basel. Roche is the largest pharmaceutical company in the world, and the leading provider of cancer treatments globally. The company also produces a range of diagnostic tests for medical professionals and patients. Roche was one of the first companies to bring targeted treatments to patients. In 2019, Roche had over 100,000 employees worldwide, and generated revenue of CHF 61.5 billion.