Job DescriptionQuality Control Analyst II in Hopkinton, MAThe Quality Control Analyst II is responsible for performing routine and non-routine analytical chemistry assays of raw materials, in-process samples, and stability samples. This role also participates in special projects, method development/transfers and cleaning study qualifications.
We proudly offer- Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
- Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
- Career advancement opportunities
- Education reimbursement
- 401K program with matching contributions
- Learning platform
- And more!
Responsibilities- Perform analytical testing for incoming, in-process and final products, and stability samples using equipment such as balances, pipettes, pH meter, UV/Visible spectrophotometer, Total Organic Carbon analyzer, etc.
- Perform chromatography (HPLC/GC, UPLC) with minimal qualification and training, wet chemistry assays, analytical chemistry assays, HPLC, GC, IR, UV, etc. and raw material testing and/or sampling
- Back up for QC analytical instrument maintenance and calibration
- Perform QC general laboratory equipment maintenance, laboratory housekeeping and preparation of the laboratory for audits
- Perform or assist with QC method qualifications, transfers and validations
- Perform QC method development
- Perform cleaning validation studies
- Assist with the evaluation of new equipment and processes
- Assist in the review of QC data and provide summaries to management as needed
- Assist QC Management, as needed, in the completion of OOS, deviations, and CAPAs investigations for QC
- Backup for QC analytical sample receipt for internal testing, outside laboratory testing, login, processing, shipment, tracking, distribution of test results, and closure
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a relevant field and 3 years of related work experience, OR
- Master's degree in Chemistry or a relevant field and 1 year of related work experience
Preferred- Experience in any of the following techniques:
- Chromatography: SEC-HPLC, UPLC, and related methods for purity and impurity analysis
- Electrophoretic techniques: CE-SDS, cIEF (e.g., Maurice/PA800 platforms) for protein characterization and charge/size variants
- Ligand-binding assays: ELISA (e.g., potency, HCP, residual Protein A) and/or Octet/BLI for binding and functional characterization
- Molecular methods: qPCR-based assays (e.g., residual DNA, mycoplasma)
- Biochemical assays: UV/Vis, mBCA, pH, conductivity, osmolality, and general wet chemistry techniques
- Product quality assessments: visual appearance, subvisible particles, and integrity testing
Other Qualifications- Must pass a background check
- Must pass a drug screen
- May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
Pay Range: $76,000-$95,200/yr.
Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
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