QC Associate II - Analytical Development

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.

The Analytical Development (AD) / Quality Control (QC) team at the Center for Bioinnovation and Manufacturing (CBM) seeks an AD/Quality Control Associate II (QCA II) to support in-process and release testing for GMP Manufacturing and analytical development of gene and cellular immunotherapy products. This fast-paced lab engages in cutting-edge technology, research, and clinical cellular immunotherapy programs, including cell viability, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, qPCR, ddPCR, potency, and cytotoxicity assays. The QCA II will also receive training on assay qualification, project-specific techniques, and procedures to support various QC activities.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Apply aseptic techniques and perform procedures/tests in a cGMP facility following SOPs.

• Develop and perform assays for product release (e.g., viral vectors, plasmid DNA, recombinant proteins).

• Maintain inventory, lab support, and equipment maintenance, including quality control and troubleshooting.

• Enter data into databases, generate reports, and ensure meticulous record-keeping and documentation.

• Assist in developing/adapting analytical methods, new procedures, and process control plans.

• Collaborate with QC/QA for cGMP compliance and participate in training and performance improvement activities.

Your qualifications should include:

• Master's in biological science (or related) + 1 year post-degree research experience, or Bachelor's + 2 years post-degree research experience.

• 6+ months hands-on mammalian cell culture and cGMP experience.

• Experience in analytical science, assay development, biotechnology/pharma, cell viability assays, vector titer, flow cytometry, ELISA, RT-PCR, potency, and cytotoxicity assays.

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