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SalarySUMMARY:
The Quality Control (QC) Specialist II will be responsible for quality testing of fluorescently labeled bioconjugates and purified antibodies by way of flow cytometry. This person will be an integral part of the Operations department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific responsibilities include:
- Assures products are tested by flow cytometry to meet the highest quality standards as determined by performance specifications.
- Some technical data review and some troubleshooting
- Ensures that QC tasks are completed according to schedule, company policies, procedures and test methods.
- Participate in compliance/regulatory audits.
- Optimizes appropriate methods related to QC testing
- Follows all departmental guidelines and procedures
- Inputs data and observations into databases accurately and efficiently
- Revises documents (SOPs, batch records) as necessary
- Trains new operators on testing protocols
- Maintains ordering and inventory for QC
- Initiates and/or owns problem reports related to production issues
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Cell Biology, or related field
- 3+-years of relevant work experience in a biotechnology manufacturing or R&D environment
- BS in Life Sciences or a related field preferred
- Practical and development experience in general lab techniques required
- Experience working in a regulated environment such as GLP/GMP environment is a plus
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong collaborative skills and the ability to influence others without authority
- Results oriented and data driven
- Greets challenge and change as opportunity
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced dynamic environment while delivering high quality work
- Proficient in MS office
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Close vision is required. While performing duties of this position, employee will occasionally work with fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
- The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Strong working knowledge of computer, Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong laboratory mathematical skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Escalate issues timely and effectively.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Team player
- Well organized and detail oriented.
- Good interpersonal skills
Cytek is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
