Quality Control Chemist

TekWissen ® · Frederick, Maryland

FULL TIME

Job Description

Position: Quality Control Chemist

Location

Frederick, MD 21704

Duration: 4 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift Timing: (03:00 PM to 1:30 AM EST) - Wednesday To Saturday

Pay Rate: $25.00 - $29.00/Hr

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients who researches develop and commercializes drugs. The company focuses primarily on antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and influenza, including Harvoni and Sovaldi.

Job Description

For the first 7 weeks of the assignment, all Candidates are required to work Mon-Fri (0730-1600) to complete New Hire Orientation and Manufacturing On-boarding Technical Training. After the 7 weeks, the candidate is deployed onto their agreed upon shift. New hires will need to complete.

Responsibilities

Perform testing of raw materials, intermediates and final products by following analytical methods: Cell based bioassays, Flow Cytometry, ELISA and qPCR assays.

Work with internal and external resources to maintain lab in an optimal state.

Assist with monitoring and trending data, complete routine record review of test data and related documents for in-process testing, drug substance and drug product release. Supply information to support generation of CoAs for product release.

Maintains laboratory instruments for calibration and routine maintenance

Author or revise SOPs, qualification/validation protocols and reports.

Asist with lab investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results. Participate in determination of root cause for deviations related to analytical procedures.

Provide updates at daily and weekly meetings.

Monitor the GMP systems currently in place to ensure compliance with documented policies.

Review proposed changes to systems, procedures, methods, and submissions to regulatory agencies, as appropriate.

Gather metric information for use in continuous improvement of areas of responsibility.

Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree OR

AA Degree and 2+ years’ experience in biotechnology or related field and Quality Control experience OR

High School Degree and 3+ years’ experience in biotechnology or related field and Quality Control experience

Preferred Qualifications

Strong knowledge of GMP, SOPs and quality control processes.

Identifying, writing, evaluating, and closing OOS’s and investigations.

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other applications.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnel.

Well versed in various analytical techniques such as Flow Cytometry, ELISAs, PCR, and cell bioassays and other applicable methods to the testing of biopharmaceuticals.

Working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements.

Preferred: Experience in the biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Company	TekWissen ®
Location	Frederick, Maryland
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time

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