Associate, QC Support, Cell Therapy

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Position Summary:

The primary focus of the Associate, QC Support, Cell Therapy role is supporting the general function of the Cell Therapy Quality Control labs through material delivery, gowning restocking, equipment preventative maintenance, alarm response, and continuous improvement efforts. Additionally, this role may assist with investigations, document revision and ownership, and training and review associated with role.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with QC laboratories, Site Engineering, Facility Services, and other departments for executing lab and equipment support activities.

• Perform routine activities such as preventive maintenance for non-complex equipment and instruments. Support vendor activities for equipment PMs.

• Maintain electronic equipment database, equipment records and logs, equipment status metrics, and apply equipment status labels in accordance with GMP requirements and written procedures.

• Perform routine lab housekeeping and lab maintenance activities, such as equipment cleaning, restocking supplies, solution preparation, etc.

• Support document revision, project, CAPA and deviation/ investigation related tasks and/ or continuous improvement efforts.

• May train others on general job duties.

• May schedule, facilitate and participate in performing the validation, calibration, maintenance, repairs of QC laboratory equipment, whether performed internally or by vendors.

• May review basic GMP documentation, including vendor executed validation documents for GDP adherence.

Qualifications:

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret, and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements.

• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross-functional peers about task status, roadblocks and needs.

• Attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree and equivalent combination of education and work required, preferably in science.

• 0-2+ years of relevant laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a regulated environment.

• Demonstrated experience with basic laboratory techniques and basic laboratory safety practices.

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Compensation Overview:

Bothell - WA - US: $35.29 - $42.77per hour

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as r