Senior Scientist, QC Analytical, Cell Therapy

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Position Summary

Subject matter expert supporting method transfer/validation and routine testing of in-process, final product, and stability samples. Apply technical knowledge, regulatory requirements, and scientific principles to perform complex troubleshooting and problem solving. Lead projects, document revisions, deviations/investigations/CAPA, and continuous improvement efforts.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert supporting method transfer/validation and routine testing of in-process, final product, and stability samples.

• Apply technical knowledge, regulatory requirements, and scientific principles to perform troubleshooting and problem solving for non-routine complex issues.

• Perform data verification, data review and review of GMP documentation for general and complex methods.

• Subject matter expert for training others on test methods and complex processes.

• Independently develop, write, and execute methods, protocols, reports, and other related documents aligned with regulatory and corporate guidelines.

• Represent the department in product review boards, regulatory inspections (internal and external audits). May author responses to regulatory requests.

• Lead project, CAPA and deviation/ investigation and/ or continuous improvement efforts.

• Train and mentor others on multiple complex QC test methods, processes, and procedures.

• Champion and foster a positive and successful collaborative quality culture.

• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Advanced ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret and apply global regulatory and cGMP requirements.

• Demonstrated advanced technical writing skills.

• Advanced problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work from multiple complex projects.

• Advanced ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers about task status, roadblocks and needs, locally and globally.

• Demonstrated strategic thinking.

• Advanced mentoring, coaching, influencing, negotiating and personnel interaction skills.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, preferably in science. Advanced degree preferred.  NL: PhD in (bioanalytical) science preferred. Bachelor's degree in (bioanalytical) science with equivalent combination of work experience may be considered.

• 8+ years of relevant analytical testing, including 2+ years of QC experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Advanced experience with various bioanalytical techniques (e.g., cell-based assays, ELISA, qPCR, flow cytometry) and scientific knowledge in the characterization, validation, and transfer of bioanalytical methods.

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Compensation Overview:

Summit West - NJ - US: $106,500 - $129,049

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and st