Ocular Therapeutix

Research Associate II, Quality Control

Ocular Therapeutix$98K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field
  • 2+ years in a GMP Quality Control environment
  • Prior hands-on experience with HPLC and UPLC
  • Familiarity with CFR 210,211, USP standards and FDA/ICH guidance preferred
  • Knowledge of safe laboratory practices
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with USP App IV dissolution apparatus preferred

Responsibilities

  • Support QC analytical chemistry testing with laboratory instrumentation
  • Author required technical reports
  • Ensure regular instrument calibration and qualification
  • Troubleshoot instrumentation issues and coordinate repairs
  • Schedule testing for reagents and samples with Supervisor
  • Participate in data review and method development
  • Coordinate external testing outsourcing
  • Assist in CAPA, change controls, and investigations while ensuring timely closures
  • Follow Good Documentation Practices and maintain records
  • Adhere to cGMPs consistently

Benefits

  • Mix of office and laboratory working conditions
  • Work in a chemical laboratory environment
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

As a Research Associate II, your main task will be executing routine Quality Control (QC) testing activities as assigned. This position will support CAPA's, change controls, investigations, and deviations and participate in the development and validation of analytical methods for the Analytical Development group. You will also participate in testing, project support, data review, ordering of laboratory supplies, and general upkeep of the laboratory.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Support QC analytical chemistry testing using laboratory equipment and instrumentation (HPLC, UPLC, GC, KF, Dissolution etc).
  • Author technical reports as required.
  • Ensure instrument calibration and qualification is up to date and performed on a scheduled basis.
  • Troubleshoot any issues with instrumentation and coordinate repair with vendors as necessary.
  • Coordinate with Supervisor on scheduling of testing for reagents and product samples.
  • Participate in data review.
  • Participate in method development and validation activities
  • Coordinate external outsourcing of testing.
  • Support CAPA, change controls, investigations, and deviations and the timely closure of these items with Quality Assurance.
  • Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP), maintaining contemporaneous records, filling out logbooks, forms, etc.
  • Adherence to cGMPs at all times.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field
  • 2+ years of work experience in a GMP Quality Control environment
  • Prior experience with HPLC and UPLC
  • Knowledge of CFR 210,211, USP and FDA/ICH guidance is preferred
  • Knowledge of safe laboratory practices
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with USP App IV dissolution apparatus is preferred

Working Conditions:
  • Mix of office and laboratory environments.
  • Must be able to work in chemical laboratory environments.


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Salary Range

$98,000-$110,000 USD

About Ocular Therapeutix

Ocular Therapeutix is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes therapies for diseases and conditions of the eye. The company's lead product candidate, DEXTENZA, is a corticosteroid that is used to treat post-surgical ocular inflammation and pain. Ocular Therapeutix was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol OCUL.
Learn more about Ocular Therapeutix
Size
228 employees
Market Cap
$210.9 million
Industry
Net Income
-$155.6 million
Founded
2006
5 Year Trend
+87.3%
Revenue
$17.4 million
NASDAQ

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