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Senior Quality Control Specialist

Employer
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (St. Jude)
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Salary
$65,520 - $114,400 per year
Closing date
29 Nov 2024
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Discipline
Health Science, Life Science
Job Type
Researcher
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Permanent
Qualification
Undergraduate
Sector
Hospital

Join Our Team!

The Children's GMP, LLC Quality Control Department is looking for someone to fulfill the role of Senior Quality Control Specialist to be a part of the Release Testing and Real-Time Stability Testing Team within the department. The main role is to support the department by training, becoming competent, and fully understanding effective release assay SOPs, aide in the development of new release testing assays, participate in assay validations, and perform the release testing of drug products, drug substances, in-process samples, and reagents manufactured by Children's GMP, LLC. To be a successful member of the Quality Control team one is expected to have strong communication and teamwork skills.

 

Preferred Laboratory Skillsets: Aseptic technique, cell and tissue culture, cell-based assays for characterizing cell and gene therapy products, ELISA, dPCR, TCID50 assays, NGS experience, flow cytometry, sterility testing, bioburden testing, etc. Strong scientific method writing and review skills preferred.

 

Preferred Experience: Familiarity with working in a cGMP environment. Quality Control Laboratory experience. Experience working in a regulated environment. Experience with GxP software systems. Experience with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with following and/or creating Standard Operating Procedures.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Independently execute quality/production processes with guidance, to monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, FACT, USDA).

  • Collaborate across teams to support revision/continuous improvement of SOPs and/or process flows related to production/quality/TPQ/HAL.

  • Monitor production to ensure cGMP compliance by checking batch records for accuracy and equipment logs for completeness; address critical deviations.

  • Lead internal/external audits, investigation of deviations, and identification/implementation of corrective actions.

  • Monitor and document compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

  • Guide/make recommendations for continuous improvement of production/quality/ compliance systems using documentation such as release specifications, variances, environmental monitoring reports, and internal audits.

  • Regularly train and oversee the work of others in quality/production regulations, systems, and SOPs.

  • Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.

  • Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

 

Minimum Education and/or Training:

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or a related field required.

  • Master's degree preferred.

 

Minimum Experience:

  • Experience working with quality/production systems/processes and their maintenance/implementation, as applicable to own area (e.g. cell processing, cell culture, vector production) preferred.

  • Experience working with quality/manufacturing regulations and guidelines (e.g., cGMP, cGTP, FACT) preferred.

  • Experience working with electronic systems commonly used in Quality Management Systems, preferred as applicable.

  • Experience working with computerized databases preferred as applicable.

  • Proven performance in earlier role/ comparable role.

 

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $65,520 - $114,400 per year for the role of Senior Quality Control Specialist.

Explore our exceptional benefits!

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment.

Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

No Search Firms

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.

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