When you join Caring Cross, you will become part of a dynamic team determined to accelerate the development of advanced cell and gene therapies and to ensure their affordable access around the world. Your work will help to build research programs and create access to life-saving therapeutic opportunities for people living with HIV, cancer, and genetic diseases.
We are seeking a highly efficient Quality Control Analyst/Scientist with hands-on laboratory experience, willing to work within a close-knit team by performing QC testing, analyzing, and delivering high-quality data while serving as lab coordinator for the entire group.
How will you make an impact? You will: • Perform routine analytical testing methods such as qPCR/dPCR, ELISA, bioassays, and Cell Culture for product release and characterization in accordance with all protocols and procedures • Report out-of-specification results from testing and participate in laboratory investigations to determine the root cause and possible resolution. • Participate in projects related to problems encountered with testing and instruments, and make recommendations for solutions that will minimize future issues • Perform data analysis, maintain electronic lab notebook, report sample results, present data to team • Adhere to organizational and laboratory safety standards including the proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe BSL-2 laboratory environment • Assist in analytical assay development and qualification as needed • Maintain cell culture readiness for analytical testing • Perform routine lab cleaning and equipment maintenance activities in accordance with SOPs as scheduled and escalate potential equipment issues
Qualifications • BS or MS in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 2 or more years of relevant experience • Experience in two or more of the following areas required: ELISA, Bioassays, Cell Culture, Flow Cytometry, and qPCR/dPCR. • Ability to perform independently and as part of a team in a cooperative and respectful manner • Excellent pipetting skills • Attention to detail • Hands-on experience with cell culture is highly preferred