Associate Qc Scientist

2 weeks ago


Stevenage, United Kingdom Autolus Full time

**Location**:

- Stevenage**Job Summary**:
Quality Control Operations manages and executes all routine testing using validated analytical methods and following prescribed testing plans. Test results allow to monitor and drive the manufacturing processes, release the product or material, determine shelf life of the product or material and assess potency, quantity, identity and safety against defined specifications.

The role of QC scientist (Operations) is 70% lab based and involves performing in process and release testing, leading minor quality events, identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, executing validation/tech transfer protocols.

Please note we have 2 openings at the moment - 1 on the Wednesday to Saturday shift and 1 on the Sunday to Wednesday shift. The shifts rotate every 2 weeks between earlies (6am to 3.45pm) & lates (12.15pm to 10pm).

Some of the duties include:

- Execution of analytical tests - in process drug product samples.
- Execution of analytical tests - release drug product samples (selected assays).
- Execution of analytical tests - drug product stability samples.
- Laboratory housekeeping - maintenance of laboratory in inspection ready state.
- Reagent preparation (e.g., preparation of media, aliquots, controls).
- Management of QC materials (e.g., media preparation, aliquoting, stock management).
- Operation and maintenance of analytical instruments in accordance to governing SOPs.
- Participation in execution of qualification scripts (IOPQ).
- Conducting root cause analysis using appropriate tools.
- Initiation of deviation, laboratory investigation, change control or CAPA as required.
- Performing impact assessment for minor deviations and minor change controls.
- Leading internal QC investigations forming part of deviation, laboratory investigation.
- Defining and implementing effective CAPA within QC.
- Ownership of minor internal QC change controls.
- Data entry / collation for tracking and trending purposes.
- Review of QC records.
- Preparation of calculating spreadsheets following guidelines.
- Archiving of GMP records.
- Completion of GMP documentation in accordance with ALCOA/data integrity requirements.
- Designing GMP documentation (e.g., logbooks, forms).
- Managing GMP documentation (logbooks, worksheets, documentation trackers).
- Timely completion of own quality events.
- Designing worksheets.
- Preparation of high quality SOPs using approved templates (general QC procedures).
- Preparation of certificate of analysis.
- Participation in tech transfer, validation / verification of analytical methods.
- Any other duties as required following consultation with the post holder.
- Work in adherence to local Health and Safety policies and SOPs.



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