QC Bioassay Specialist - 2nd Shift

Judge Group

Norwood (CDP), MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25–$33 Per Year
LOCATION
Norwood (CDP), MA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Location: Norwood (CDP), MA
Salary: $25.00 USD Hourly - $33.00 USD Hourly
Description:

Job Title: Quality Control (QC) Specialist – Bioassays

Type: 6+ Month Contract

Shift: Second Shift, 2:00-10:00

Location: Norwood, MA - Fully Onsite

Job Summary
The Quality Control (QC) Specialist supports cGMP Quality Control testing for raw materials, drug substance, and finished drug products at a manufacturing site and affiliated contract organizations. This role is responsible for executing and troubleshooting analytical and bioassay methods, supporting method transfers and assay qualifications, and ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements. The QC Specialist serves as a Bioassay Subject Matter Expert (SME), provides technical training, and collaborates cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Development teams. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform routine QC bioassay testing for raw materials, drug substance, and drug product

  • Execute and troubleshoot cell-based bioassays, ELISA, and protein analysis assays

  • Analyze, trend, and review laboratory data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance

  • Ensure Right First Time (RFT) execution and adherence to cGMP standards

  • Maintain a safe, compliant laboratory environment

  • Collaborate with Development teams on method transfers and assay qualifications

  • Lead or support method validation and qualification activities

  • Serve as Bioassay SME and support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Troubleshoot assay performance, laboratory processes, and equipment-related issues

  • Own and manage quality records, including deviations, investigations, change controls, CAPAs, and events

  • Ensure compliance with cGMP documentation practices and regulatory expectations

  • Support internal and external audits and inspections

  • Complete required GMP training and assigned quality system tasks

  • Train and mentor QC analysts through on-the-job instruction

  • Author, revise, and review SOPs, protocols, reports, and technical documentation

  • Act as a cross-functional liaison between QC, QA, Manufacturing, and Development teams

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in a cGMP laboratory environment

  • Direct experience with mammalian cell culture and cell-based assays
  • Experience performing ELISA and protein analysis assays
  • Experience with In Vitro Relative Protein (IVRP / IVRPE) assays
  • Experience with bioassay method validation or qualification activities

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in aseptic techniques
  • Experience with standard laboratory instrumentation, including pH meters, balances, pipettes, and biological safety cabinets
  • Ability to prepare reagents and accurately pipette small volumes
  • Experience with laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Regulatory and Professional Skills

  • Working knowledge of FDA, EU, and ICH regulations
  • Strong technical and scientific writing skills
  • Experience training and mentoring technical staff
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

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    About the Company

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    Judge Group

    The Judge Group Inc., is a leading professional services firm specializing in talent, technology, and learning solutions. We consult, staff, train, and solve. Through our work we make people and organizations better. Our services are successfully delivered through a network of more than 30 offices across the United States, Canada, and India.

    The Judge Group is proud to partner with the best and brightest companies in business today, including over 60 of the Fortune 100. We serve organizations in financial services, healthcare, life sciences, insurance, government (including aerospace and defense), manufacturing, and technology and telecommunications. If you would like to learn more about The Judge Group visit www.judge.com or call toll free (800) 360-4474.

    COMPANY SIZE
    5,000 to 9,999 employees
    INDUSTRY
    Computer/IT Services
    FOUNDED
    1970
    WEBSITE
    https://www.judge.com