Senior Associate, Quality Assurance - Temporary Contract

About the Role

Kincell Bio is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with manufacturing facilities in Research Triangle Park, NC and Gainesville, FL. We are focused on supporting innovative companies developing immune cell therapies, including autologous and allogeneic CAR-T, TCR, TILs, Tregs and CAR-NK technologies.

The Senior Quality Assurance Associate supports day-to-day early phase cell and gene therapy clinical GMP manufacturing operations via execution of all operational elements of the Quality Management System (QMS), including the EDMS and training management system. This role collaborates cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Facilities, and the Laboratories to ensure cGMP compliance and establish a quality culture. This is a unique opportunity to help build and grow the Quality Assurance organization in a dynamic new environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing QA responsibilities to support material and product release.
• Work with Quality team members to develop, implement, and maintain a phase appropriate Quality Management System (QMS) through the creation, review, and approval of documentation including policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs), with primary focus on cGXP operations.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Quality Control to review/edit documentation such as batch records, methods, validation protocols and reports, and testing data.
• Support the continuous improvement and oversight of Quality Management System procedures.
• Assist with company-wide understanding and adopting GMP/GDP practices in alignment with established procedures.
• Actively participate in fostering a positive, collaborative work culture.
• Support other QA functions with other projects and tasks, where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent in life science or related field and 5+ years industry experience in manufacturing/testing (GMP) and/or clinical (GCP) Quality Assurance; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and standards, especially those pertaining to cell therapy, gene therapy, bioanalytical testing, and clinical research.
• Experience authoring, reviewing, and/or approving procedures, policies, work instructions, and any other related controlled documentation needed to support site requirements.
• Experience authoring, reviewing, and/or approving quality events such as deviations and laboratory investigations/OOS/OOT.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to influence behaviors and negotiate and resolve challenges.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to all organization levels as well as clients and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize and manage through complex processes/projects.
• Ability to be hands-on and detail orientated.
• Proficient in MS Office application suite as well GMP electronic applications such as QMS/LIMS.
• Veeva document management and vault training manager experience preferred.
• Effectively manages cross-functional communication.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work independently and stay on task in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands

• Adjusting or moving objects weighing up to 25lbs
• Must be able to become gown-qualified with participation within an ISO 7 cleanroom environment

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 1st Shift with occasional 2nd shift support as needed
• Occasional weekends and overtime required

Location

This is a site-based temporary position located in Gainesville, FL, and will require some non-standard working hours, including early morning or late evening.