Quality Control Validation Scientist

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences

  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Analytical Developmentunmatched
    • Analytical Method Validationunmatched
    • Biologyunmatched
    • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
    • Chemistryunmatched
    • Code of Federal Regulationsunmatched
    • Commissioningunmatched
    • Computer Systemsunmatched
    • Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)unmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • ICH Regulationsunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Instrumentationunmatched
    • Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
    • Laboratory Techniquesunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Microbiologyunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operational Auditunmatched
    • Pharmacyunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Quality System Requirements (QSR)unmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Science Softwareunmatched
    • Scientific Principlesunmatched
    • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
    • System Validationunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Validation Documentationunmatched
    • Validation Planunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

    Description

    Job Description:
    As a QC Analytical Scientist, you will support various Quality Control activities within the AQC department. Key responsibilities are to transfer and execute analytical methods, including raw materials, for use in a cGMP environment in Quality control, both analytical quality control methods (AQC) and Quality Control Microbiology methods (QCM).
    Responsibilities:
    • Drive analytical method validation/ transfer of laboratory methodologies.
    • Support the execution and issue resolution (e.g., discrepancies) and completion approval of test plans/protocols.
    • Support troubleshooting of analytical methods.
    • Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained in a validated state and that all analytical methods transferred follow company and regulatory requirements.
    • Responsible for protocol and report generation and other technical documents as required. This may include supporting raw material qualification for new products.
    • Use sound scientific principles and statistical techniques to solve problems and make recommendations.
    • May Support the installation, operational qualification (IOQ), maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation in the AQC group.
    • Responsible for deliverables to ensure timelines and milestones are met.
    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in biotechnology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Chemistry or equivalent.
    • Minimum of 1 year of analytical development or validation experience in Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical or related manufacturing environment, or an advanced degree.
    • Strong technical writing skills and able to write generate technical documents and reports that meet company and regulatory requirements.
    • Knowledge of analytical methods and operations with strong emphasis in problem-solving.
    • Knowledge about analytical method validation.
    • Intermediate statistical knowledge and experience with data analysis.
    • Knowledge concerning cGMP, especially lab related topics such as method validation and unexpected results investigation.
    • Basic knowledge about regulatory requirements concerning analytical instrumentation, and test methods.
    • Substantial knowledge and understanding in terms of regulatory standards requirements e.g., CGMP, QSR, USP, 21CFR, ICH etc.
    • Ability to complete tasks with minimal direction, demonstration of basic project management skills.
    • Ability to multi task in a highly dynamic and diverse environment.
    • Attention to detail, good organization, and time management skills to meet deadlines.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
    • Strategically and business-oriented thinking.
    Physical Demand:
    • The overall physical exertion of this position requires light to medium work.
    • Working Environment.
    • Normal office and laboratory environment.
    • May need to work in controlled or clean room environments requiring special gowning.
    • May work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, and buffers that may require respiratory protection.
    • Able to work more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours a work week as needed.
    Additional Notes:
    • Nice to have the KNEAT Program, not required.
    • Experienced in reviewing and approving Life Cycle Validation Documents including:
    • Familiar with paperless validation software for life sciences.
    • Commissioning, Installation, Operational and Performance Qualification protocols and reports for Equipment, Facilities & Utilities at Biopharmaceutical Manufacture plant.
    • Computer System Validation protocols and reports, including SCADA, MES.
    • QC/Micro Laboratory Instrument Qualification and method validation.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationThousand Oaks, CA

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