QC Associate II
Twist Bioscience · Portland, OR · Yesterday
AnalystFull-time
What You’ll Be Doing
- Independently perform QC release for standard product families to ensure 100% compliance with customer specifications.
- Execute and troubleshoot routine QC assays (NGS, qPCR, fragment analysis, NanoDrop/Qubit); identify and escalate atypical results.
- Initiate Nonconformances and other Quality Events for OOS, OOT, and atypical results, and follow up on progress and action items.
- Support impact assessments and investigations; contribute to root cause analysis using 5-Why, Fishbone, and DMAIC techniques.
- Review CAPAs and process deviations from a QC perspective.
- Maintain QC batch records, calibration records, and inventory under ISO and GDP requirements.
- Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives in the QC laboratory.
What You’ll Bring To The Team
- BS/MS in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology or related field
- 2+ years industrial experience in Operations/QC
- Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of/experience with Quality Control and Quality Assurance principles, including GMP/ISOKnowledge of molecular biology techniques such as PCR, Cloning & SequencingKnowledge of analytical techniques such as spectroscopy, gel electrophoresis, etc.Experience with automated robotic systems and LIMS systemsProven ability to troubleshoot complex problemsExcellent verbal and written communication skills