Job Description Summary

The quality control associate is responsible for routine, accurate and timely testing of QC samples, documentation, and data analysis according to standard operating protocols by flow cytometry procedures. QC Associate I will prioritize daily workload and work independently in reviewing data, reporting results, and completing all required documentation and database entries. In addition to routine testing, associate will participate in routine laboratory maintenance activities. QC Associate I will receive specific instructions and ongoing guidance regarding required tasks and expected results.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute flow cytometry techniques, operation of relevant equipment and software packages associated with testing, data analysis, and data reporting. 

• This may require working with human blood, human or mammalian cell culture and/or animals and animal tissues.

• Routine, accurate and timely completion of all assigned QC tests according to standard protocols or operating procedures.

• Prioritize daily workload and adjust priorities based on business needs.

• Analyze data and report test results including completion of all required documentation and database entries as required by QC protocols or operating procedures.

• Calibrate and maintain general laboratory equipment.

• Maintain logs and required documentation, as necessary.

• Prepare lab supplies, reagents, and assist with laboratory maintenance, as needed.

• Promote a safe work environment. May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment.

• Participate in Environmental, Health & Safety programs.

• Address corrective actions whenever a hazard is identified.

• Notify supervisor and Safety Officer(s) of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices.

• Keep abreast of the basic requirements for safety compliance in own area of work and complies with those requirements.

• Participate in group or intra-department teams and projects as required.

• Participate in assigned cross-training of additional QC assays.

• Perform other related duties and assignments, as required.

Education and Experience:

• BS/BA in a related scientific discipline or some related college coursework with a minimum of 1 year related experience in a biotech lab environment.

• Experience in an industrial or research laboratory preferred.

• Flow Cytometry experience and Tissue Culture experience highly preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Intermediate computer skills: MS Windows, word processing, experience with database and information management systems.

• Knowledge of general laboratory safety.

• Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to follow established policies/procedures, and ability to keep neat, accurate, and complete records and logs.

• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with utilization of liquid automation to augment lab sample preparation preferred.

• Interest or experience using flow cytometry data analysis templates, macros, or GUIs to streamline batch analysis of multiple samples.

• Nice to have experience with sample preparation in the 96 well plate format and with accompanying cytometer acquisition using a high-throughput-sampler.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or fie