QC Associate II, Analytical at Astellas in Westborough, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Quality Control Associate II, Analytical

Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com.

Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine (AIRM) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma Inc and focused on the development and commercialization of stem cell and regenerative medicine therapies. Astellas is an R&D-driven global pharmaceutical company whose philosophy is to contribute to the improvement of people's heath around the world through the provision of innovative and reliable pharmaceutical products.

AIRM has a world-class R&D team, and is pursuing a diverse range of disease indications, ranging from macular degeneration (currently in clinical trials) and other ocular indications to vascular and autoimmune disease. AIRM's intellectual property portfolio includes pluripotent stem cell platforms -- both embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells as well as other cell-based therapy research programs. AIRM is headquartered in Massachusetts.

Astellas is announcing a Quality Control Associate II, Analytical opportunity at their Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine (AIRM) site in Westborough, MA.

Purpose:

AIRM is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong organizational skills to join us as a Quality Control Analytical Associate II. This position provides Quality Control compliance, commercial readiness, and testing support for AIRM cell therapy products. Looking for a strong GMP and scientific background and experience with quality control testing of cell-based therapies.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Perform routine in-process and release QC testing of AIRM cell products.


• Execute GMP analytical assays such as Immunofluorescence, Flow Cytometry, PCR, Viability, Cell growth and various parenteral assays (Visual Appearance, Content Uniformity, pH, Osmolality).


• Perform analytical method qualifications, validations and transfers including drafting technical protocols, reports and assay troubleshooting.


• Maintain, calibrate and operate GMP equipment and instruments supporting QC testing.


• Track and test products according to stability protocols.


• Culture and maintenance of cell lines and stem cells.


• Work with internal and external resources to maintain lab in a GMP state.


• Monitor and trend QC data.


• Complete routine record review of test data and related documents for in-process testing, drug substance and drug product release and stability.


• Perform shipment of materials for QC testing to contract labs and perform data review.


• Author, revise and review SOPs, qualification/validation protocols and reports.


• Conduct investigations regarding out of specifications (OOS) results. Assist and manage deviations and CAPAs related to analytical procedures.


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


• Perform QC lab duties and technical projects as required.

Quantitative Dimensions:

• This position interacts with Quality Control, Analytical Development, Drug Product Development, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance. Will contribute to the development of QC departmental processes.

Organizational Context:

• Reporting to QC Analytical Associate Director.