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Quality Control Analyst II, Microbiology

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Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine (AIRM) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma Inc and focused on the development and commercialization of stem cell and regenerative medicine therapies. Astellas is an R&D-driven global pharmaceutical company whose philosophy is to contribute to the improvement of people's heath around the world through the provision of innovative and reliable pharmaceutical products.

AIRM has a world-class R&D team, and is pursuing a diverse range of disease indications, ranging from macular degeneration (currently in clinical trials) and other ocular indications to vascular and autoimmune disease. AIRM's intellectual property portfolio includes pluripotent stem cell platforms -- both embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells as well as other cell-based therapy research programs. AIRM is headquartered in Massachusetts.

Astellas is announcing a Quality Control Analyst II, Microbiology opportunity at their Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine (AIRM) site in Westborough, MA.

Purpose:

QC Analyst II, Microbiology will provide support to the AIRM GMP Environmental Monitoring (EM) program and microbial testing. QC Analyst II is responsible for perform/review, lab testing, technical documents, and training. This role is scheduled for Monday to Friday Day shift supporting GMP operations.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Attire gowning for Grade B/A manufacturing areas and collect EM samples for viable air, non-viable particulates, and surface viable samples.

• Perform QC testing of samples for bioburden, microbial identification, growth promotion, and Endotoxin analysis.

• Receive manufacturing samples for QC analysis, ship samples to the contract labs testing, review data for lot disposition.

• Read and Review routine EM plates, lab testing data, logbooks, and documents for product release and trend reports.

• Understand and follow aseptic behavior, good laboratory and manufacturing practices, and documentation.

• Help with assay/instrument qualification, troubleshooting, and procedure/report writing.

• Author/update laboratory procedures, protocols, and help in EM data trend reports.

• Support cleanroom qualification, gowning qualification, aseptic process qualification, and personnel monitoring for manufacturing activities.

• Initiate Incident reports for OOS results and work with the team to find a root cause and corrective actions.

• Perform QC lab support activities like lab set up, housekeeping, instrumentation maintenance, and coordinate instrument calibration.

Quantitative Dimensions:

The QC Analyst II, Microbiology routinely interacts with Manufacturing, QC Analytical, Quality Assurance, and management for microbiological testing and special projects.

Organizational Context:

The QC Analyst II Microbiology will typically report to the Associate Director, QC Microbiology. This role is expected to Model our Core Values and to demonstrate work performance as someone who exemplifies the culture we want to create; operates with transparency; is trusted; and supports the overall mission and vision of Astellas organization.

Qualifications Required:

• B.S. degree in Biology/Microbiology with 3+ years or MS with 0-2 years of relevant industry experience in a QC lab.

• Demonstrated experience of aseptic techniques and common microbiological testing.

• Must be able to gown into cleanrooms to perform EM testing.

• Good documentation, data organization, detail oriented, and willingness to learn.

• Must be capable of observing and adhering to lab safety standards and procedures .

• Successfully performs routine work independently with minimal instructions.

• Excels in a fast-paced team environment and completes assigned work in timely fashion.

• Strong interpersonal skills, highly collaborative within a multi-disciplinary team and contributes to a supportive and positive work environment.

• This role is scheduled to work during Day shift on Monday to Friday and flexibility may be required to support GMP Operations.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in QC environment, knowledge of cGMPs and regulatory requirements pertaining to biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry.

• Models our core values- Be Bold, Care Deeply, getting stuff done- while promoting the team culture and Compliance.

Working Conditions:

• This role frequently requires long hours of sitting, standing and use of hands and regular motion to include bending, stooping, and lifting to 35lbs.

• Requires gowning inside the cleanroom for extended periods of time.

• Use of gloves and mask is required to prevent exposure to biohazards and viruses.

• This is an on-site role working in a cGMP regulated manufacturing facility.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation, Sick time, plus national holidays including Heritage Days, and Summer and Winter Breaks

• 401(k) match and annual company contribution

• Company paid life insurance

• Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions

• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions

• Referral bonus program

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