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Specialist I, QC

Employer
Emergent BioSolutions
Location
Baltimore (Bayview), MD
Start date
Jun 29, 2022

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Discipline
Quality, Quality Control
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
BioCapital

Job Details


 

Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect life.

I.    JOB SUMMARY 
Responsible for generation, tracking, and completion of quality investigations and compliance records for the QC department.  Responsible for tracking and trending of QC data for reporting and improving processes based on trends.

 

II.    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•    Assesses compendial changes; leads change for revision of existing assays and identifies need for development of new assays in accordance with internal processes and consistent with compendial and GxP requirements, as applicable. 
•    Assists with execution, documentation and review of testing as required to support product release, stability, and validation studies.
•    Leads or coordinates complex projects, potentially interacts with other department personnel to accomplish objectives.
•    Helps management to lead LIR, OOS, and QC based deviations investigations; designs and implements corrective action plans to address deficiencies. 
•    Ensures the reliability and accuracy of the computer databases, and paper files.
•    Writes proposals and/or summary documents suitable for external distribution or for regulatory submission that collaborate data from multiple sources.
•    Provides technical and scientific assistance/expertise as required to clarify and troubleshoot scientific challenges internally or in collaboration with other departments as a member of a cross-functional team.
•    Provides information in support of department budget. Contributes to departmental strategy and provides input on lab requirements and improvements.
•    Assists with reduction of human error deviations by improving existing training methods 
•    Trends QC data for analysis and reporting
•    Performs QC Microbiology data review of in-process, release, and stability testing data to support a GMP facility and manufacturing.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. 

 

III. MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

•    Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field of study. 
•    Minimum of 8 years directly related experience in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical or related industry. 
•    Strong technical writing capability; can transfer ideas into scientifically sound and efficient study protocols and reports.
•    Proficient and professional communicator, verbally and in writing.
•    Demonstrated technical competence; can analyze data and interpret results to make scientifically valid conclusions.
•    Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
•    Proficient in complex procedures and problem solving.
•    Strong commitment to teamwork, proven leadership skills, independence and initiative.
•    Extensive knowledge of Microbiology testing, Environmental Monitoring, Endotoxin, Bioburden, MLT, USP/EP testing, etc.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
•    Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical GLPs and GMPs.
•    Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory techniques and safety precautions.
•    Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory/industry guidance.

 

IV.     PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS


 

 

Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Individuals with qualifying medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices that may prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.
 

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce.  Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
 

Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy .
 

Emergent BioSolutions does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions’ approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Emergent BioSolutions by search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions’ approved agency list shall become the property of Emergent BioSolutions and if the candidate is subsequently hired by Emergent BioSolutions, Emergent BioSolutions shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.

Company

Emergent BioSolutions is a global life sciences company whose mission is to protect and enhance life. Through our specialty products and contract development and manufacturing services, we are dedicated to providing solutions that address public health threats. Through social responsibility, we aim to build healthier and safer communities. We aspire to deliver peace of mind to our patients and customers so they can focus on what’s most important in their lives. In working together, we envision protecting or enhancing 1 billion lives by 2030. For more information visit www.emergentbiosolutions.com. Find us on LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter.

Stock Symbol: EBS

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Company info
Website
Phone
240-631-3200
Location
400 Professional Drive
Suite 400
Gaithersburg
Maryland
20879
United States

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