QC Chemist I - Second Shift

Position Overview

The work we do at FDB has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what FDB call Genki. 

 

College Station, Texas may be a small, university town, but the lively cultural scene and local amenities make it a great place for families as well as those who want the ease of small-town life and the convenience of living close to the vibrant pulse of big cities. Eighty-seven percent of Texas' population lives within a 180-mile radius, so we are in the center of it all in Texas. And our site is nestled in the hub of innovation, representing a source of pride for the area.

 

The Quality Control Chemist I, under general direction, will be responsible for performing routine and non-routine quantitative and qualitative analysis of samples submitted to the Quality Control (QC) Laboratory.

Company Overview

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Texas has never been more important—and we are looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. 

From developing the next vaccine to advancing cell and gene therapies, we collaborate with industry leaders to tackle complex challenges and deliver meaningful solutions.

If you’re ready to help transform the future of medicine, join FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies. We offer a flexible work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. 

Our state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility is located in in College Station, Texas, which combines a small-town feel with vibrant culture, top-notch schools, and close proximity to big city life. Nestled between major hubs, it’s a dynamic location that blends convenience with innovation.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Reports to                QC Supervisor/Manager, Chemistry

Work Location         College Station, TX 

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in quality control testing of samples provided to the QC laboratory:
  • SDS Page
  • Western Blot
  • Osmolality
  • pH/Conductivity
• Assist with preparing and executing test qualification and validation of QC test methods.
• Assist with writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other related Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)/Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) documentation.
• Help manage test samples, reagents and reference standards.
• Assist with raw materials coordination efforts as needed.
• Reviews data obtained for compliance to specifications and reports excursion/out of specifications.
• Provides QC support for the sites Environmental Monitoring program and raw material analysis.
• Ensure lab is maintained (organized, clean, properly supplied).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
• Associate’s degree preferably in Chemistry or Biochemistry with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Analytical laboratory experience in a GMP/GxP or a comparable federally regulated environment preferred.
• Previous pipetting experience.
• Ability to follow safety procedures outlined in the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Utilize MSDS sheets to properly assess chemical hazards, spill response procedures, and PPE requirements if indicated.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Ability to accurately complete required documentation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organization and analytical skills.
• Role model for company core values of trust, delighting our customers, Gemba, and Genki.

Physical Requirements:

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 indi