Quality Control Bioassay Analyst

About the position: The GreenLight team is looking for a high-performing, self-motivated individual who works well in a fast-paced environment in a leading-edge biotech company. The company is looking for a key individual to play a pivotal role in advancing breakthrough therapies to rapidly address emerging pathogens. Reporting directly to the QC Laboratory Sr. Manager, the individual will be a key contributing member of our Life Science Team. The position will assist in establishing and running a Quality Control (QC) Laboratory providing support to the advancement of mRNA based human vaccines and other RNA based therapeutics. The ideal candidate will have the skills and experience necessary to build and equip a QC laboratory capable of supporting development, pre-clinical, clinical, and eventual post-marketing approval analytical testing.

About the company: GreenLight Biosciences solves big problems facing society in agriculture, human health, and animal health through scientific innovation. Our pipeline of biopesticides have similar efficacy to traditional chemical pesticides while being safe to both non-target organisms like pollinators and the environment. The company is currently building on expertise in the cost-effective production of RNA to rapidly accelerate efforts in life sciences. Using our proprietary mRNA platform and collaboration with leading industry partners, GreenLight is developing a pipeline of RNA based vaccines and therapies to address critical public health challenges. The GreenLight team is over 150 people across our headquarters in Medford, MA and an R&D facility in Research Triangle Park, NC. Construction is underway on a pilot scale biomanufacturing plant in Rochester, NY. 

Key Position Responsibilities

• This position will be responsible for supporting bioassay method transfer, qualification, GMP release and stability testing, investigation and troubleshooting for drug substance and finished product produced by GreenLight Biosciences. This position will have a focus on cell-based potency assays and will grow and expand the function within QC. 
• As product development occurs, the QC Bioassay Analyst will be responsible for the following activities:

1. Train fellow team members on Molecular Biology methods.
2. Collaborate with development groups for method transfers and qualifications of GXP methods.
3. Perform cGMP bioassay testing for release and stability.
4. Cross train on analytical methods as needed.
5. Review and evaluate raw data (peer review level).
6. Author SOPs/Forms and technical reports.
7. Initiate laboratory deviations and support investigations (OOS), performing assessment, authoring protocols/reports and investigation closure.
8. Author, review, and execute equipment validations
9. Support operational systems (equipment/instrument maintenance/calibration, equipment alarm monitoring, sample handling/tracking, data integrity/control, cGMP documentation, LIMS, laboratory audit, and method training).
10. Participate in providing the necessary information for regulatory filings and inspections.
11. Participate in audits (internal and external) and in remedial actions for any non-compliance.
12. Other duties as needed.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 – 4 years in a biotechnology discipline or MS 1 – 2+ years.
         2 - 4 years of experience in a cGMP/GxP environment is preferred.
• Hands-on experience performing and troubleshooting potency assays.
• Previous experience with mRNA considered a plus.
• Superb organizational, analytical, and communications skills.
• Self-directed individual who is able to work with limited direction in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of applicable GMP regulations, ICH & FDA guidelines, USP, and other applicable regulatory guidance (US and EU).
• Ability to succeed in a team-oriented environment under very dynamic conditions. Must possess excellent communication and writing skills, patience, professionalism, and ability to effectively interact with staff and management across functional groups and levels.
• LIMS experience preferred along with advanced skills with MS Office applications and Adobe Acrobat.