QC Associate I

Overview

Perform QC testing, flow cytometry, cell culture, and documentation for cell therapies.

Key Responsibilities

• flow cytometry
• equipment maintenance
• method validation
• data upload
• qc reporting
• training

Tasks

-Perform testing to develop methods for flow cytometry and analysis. -Investigate out-of-specification, out-of-trend, or non-conforming test results. -Provide training and oversight to new team members. -Initiate and prepare deviation reports with supervisory input. -Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment. -Assist in analysis for flow methods and complexity testing. -Document and report results following company and client procedures and guidelines. -Respond to equipment alarms using the Linc Alarm Report system. -Implement corrective and preventive actions as applicable. -Execute company and client test methods and procedures for cellular products. -Complete documentation according to SOPs, CGMP, and GDP. -Prepare reagents and media as needed. -Participate in equipment and method qualification/validation activities. -Upload data in real-time to shared drives or client SharePoint sites. -Communicate effectively with coworkers, departments, management, and clients. -Cross-train in methods for multiple clients to enhance lab efficiency. -Assist in training other Quality Control technicians. -Organize laboratory supplies and perform equipment cleaning as per SOP. -Conduct cell culture and cell counting for quality control purposes.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• cgmp
• aseptic
• microsoft office
• cell culture
• flow cytometry

What You Bring

-Bachelor's or master's degree in a related scientific field. -Prior industrial experience in cell count methodologies and cell therapeutic experience. -Proficiency in aseptic techniques, assay, and document control. -Proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Office and Visio. -Experience in a CGMP/GTP environment. -The role requires flexibility to accommodate potential delays in cell and gene therapy processes. -1-2 years of cell culture experience. -Experience in tissue culture, bioburden, PCR, and quantitative analysis. -Experience in clinical laboratories, microbiology, hematology, blood banking, or immunology. -Experience with test methodology within a quality control setting. -1-2 years of experience in performing flow cytometry assays and endotoxin testing.

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Medical, dental & vision -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Short and long-term disability -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Training occurs Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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