Advanced Research Associate - ProteinSimple QC

About the role

Perform routine quality control testing to determine lot status and product release for the ProteinSimple capillary electrophoresis basis systems, including iCE and SimpleWestern. This position is responsible for planning, executing, and managing activities in the ProteinSimple liquid and lyophilized reagent QC process to ensure that all applicable objectives are met, and the product functions as expected.

Responsibilities

• Compile, document, interpret and manage data from ProteinSimple capillary electrophoresis systems, including iCE and Simple Western platforms, to evaluate the quality of in-process materials and finished goods to either confirm compliance with established quality standards or identify deviations.
• Data management comprises analysis and disposition of data produced and curation of that data into established systems.
• Ensure that the final product satisfies the product requirements and meet end-user expectations.
• Revise SOPs of moderate complexity.
• Initiate and support deviation and out-of-specification investigations.
• Provide recommendations for corrective actions for low complexity problems and processes.
• Spot areas for improvement to enhance the QC testing and process efficiency.
• Maintain clear and accurate records.
• Attend cross-functional team meetings and present data summaries.
• Perform lab work when needed, including preparation of controls and reagents, and performing instrument runs.
• Support projects and new product launch activities of moderate scope that require data review, and contribute to basic project deliverables.
• May participate in method validations, establishing specifications and writing standard operating procedures.
• Train team members within the department.
• Support other QC operations, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or similar science degree with 2+ years’ experience.
• Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or similar relevant experience.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment and skills such as micropipetting, electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing, western blotting, QC functions, test procedures.
• Ability to apply understanding of electrophoresis techniques and data analysis to technical troubleshooting or project execution.
• Outstanding analytical skills, particularly focused in algebraic equations for solving calculations related to evaluating chromatograms.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot abnormal test results and determine next steps of moderate complexity.
• Work fully independently on routine tasks and other tasks beyond daily expectations.
• Flexibility to effectively prioritize own work and manage the work of multiple tasks.
• Experience working with and evaluating data with Excel and proficient in all Microsoft Windows functions, as well as JMP and GraphPad Prism.
• Strong understanding of quality system regulations and standards.
• Experience working within an ISO compliant, or other regulated environment.
• Experience developing, reviewing, deploying Standard Work (WI’s, MI’s, SOPs).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality work, with high work accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to meet project timelines and collaborate with internal team.
• Organized with exquisite attention to detail.
• May be on computer monitor and keyboard for long periods of time.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment and skills such as micropipetting, electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing, western blotting, QC functions, test procedures.
• Ability to apply understanding of electrophoresis techniques and data analysis to technical troubleshooting or project execution.
• Outstanding analytical skills, particularly focused in algebraic equations for solving calculations related to evaluating chromatograms.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot abnormal test results and determine next steps of moderate complexity.
• Work fully independently on routine tasks and other tasks beyond daily expectations.
• Flexibility to effectively prioritize own work and manage the work of multiple tasks.
• Experience working with and evaluating data with Excel and proficient in all Microsoft Windows functions, as well as JMP and GraphPad Prism.
• Strong understanding of quality system regulations and standards.
• Experience working within an ISO compliant, or other regulated environment.
• Experience developing, reviewing, deploying Standard Work (WI’s, MI’s, SOPs).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality work, with high work accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to meet project timelines and collaborate with internal team.
• Organized with exquisite attention to detail.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment and skills such as micropipetting, electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing, western blotting, QC functions, test procedures.
• Ability to apply understanding of electrophoresis techniques and data analysis to technical troubleshooting or project execution.
• Outstanding analytical skills, particularly focused in algebraic equations for solving calculations related to evaluating chromatograms.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot abnormal test results and determine next steps of moderate complexity.
• Work fully independently on routine tasks and other tasks beyond daily expectations.
• Flexibility to effectively prioritize own work and manage the work of multiple tasks.
• Experience working with and evaluating data with Excel and proficient in all Microsoft Windows functions, as well as JMP and GraphPad Prism.
• Strong understanding of quality system regulations and standards.
• Experience working within an ISO compliant, or other regulated environment.
• Experience developing, reviewing, deploying Standard Work (WI’s, MI’s, SOPs).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality work, with high work accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to meet project timelines and collaborate with internal team.
• Organized with exquisite attention to detail.

Benefits

Competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.

We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.

We empower our employees to develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.

We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.

We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Pay

$49,700.00 - $81,650.00

Schedule

Full-time