Qc Associate Ii

The QC Associate II level analyst performs high throughput, right-first-time laboratory work to meet production schedules and project milestones.

This is a 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Wednesday - Saturday position

This testing could include, but is not limited to: aseptic technique, bioburden testing (membrane filtration), endotoxin determination (kinetic chromogenic, gel clot), environmental and clean utility monitoring, Gram staining, and culture purity testing. 

The QC Associate II level analyst performs high throughput, right-first-time laboratory work to meet production schedules and project milestones.

This testing could include, but is not limited to: aseptic technique, bioburden testing (membrane filtration), endotoxin determination (kinetic chromogenic, gel clot), environmental and clean utility monitoring, Gram staining, and culture purity testing. 

Other duties and responsibilities may include:

• Informs/consults with management regarding resource conflicts.
• Support all necessary laboratory and assay functions, including housekeeping, safety, logbook use and maintenance, equipment use and maintenance, method execution and data review.
• Embrace lean lab and six sigma principles and applies them to laboratory processes
• Notifies management and initiates events (such as deviations) in the quality systems
• Prioritizes and organizes work to deliver assignment according to established schedules and deadlines. May coordinate logistics associated with laboratory testing or supporting documentation with others in group
• May provide technical services (such as preparing reports and initiating deviations) from preexisting templates.
• Capable of meeting schedule RFT, high quality effort, taking initiative to communicate, coordinate, and adjust work efforts to achieve these objectives.
• Contributes to achievement of team goals and sense of teamwork within unit and across department
• Identifies and solves problems while informing and consulting with area management

MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Laboratory analysis- 90%
• Other activities- 10%

BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

Required Experience

• 2-4 years related laboratory experience (0 years required with relevant MS degree)
• Bioburden testing experience (required)
• Environmental Monitoring (EM) experience (required)
• Endotoxin Determination experience (strongly preferred)

Minimum Education Requirements

• BS/BA in science, preferably in microbiology, biology, pharmaceutical sciences, or related technical field

Specific Skills and Competencies

• Possesses an understanding and knowledge of procedures and practices in assigned area
• Has developed basic technique skills and is capable of working within established procedures
• Capable of working with a moderate degree of supervision and organizing own time
• Familiarity with data management processes such as LIMS or capability to learn basic use and navigation within the systems.
• Capable of identifying and escalating problems to superiors
• Can manage one or more tasks in a manner that promotes effective schedule adherence.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a productive and positive manner
• Can communicate effectively with colleagues in department, building trust and respect
• Ability to learn and incorporate lean lab and six sigma principles into daily work environment.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting competencies 

FDBU works with technical data, technology and materials that are subject to U.S. export laws and regulations. This position will require access to technical data, technology and source code that is controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations, including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations at 22 C.F.R. Parts 120 – 130 and Export Administration Regulations in 15 C.F.R. Part 730 – 774, as may be amended. To conform to these laws and regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., protected individuals as defined by 8 USC 1324(b)(a)(3) (i.e., asylees and refugees) or otherwise eligible for an export authorization from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Offers of employment will be contingent on the Company’s ability to secure an export authorization.

FDBU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or any other protected class. If an accommodation to the application process is needed, please e-mail FDBUHR@fujifilm.com 

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