QC Biologist - Scientist II

Description:
Carry out assays for antibody validation of antiserum, in-process material, and finished products
Timely execution of medium throughput QC testing
Sample preparation of serum and other biological material for QC testing
Perform coagulation and precipitin assays to confirm specific antibody-antigen reactions
Generate QC testing reports and qualification/validation reports according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other guidelines
Engage in method optimization, troubleshooting, and qualification/validation as required
Make recommendations for optimization and troubleshooting of testing assays
Validate, document, and manage inventory of raw material (antisera), reagents, and other materials used
Maintain equipment as required for SOP and good manufacturing practice quality guidelines
Follow appropriate SOPs and internal documentation requests
Act as subject matter expert in at least one of the following: ELISA, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, immunofluorescence
Train other scientists on methods used by the QC group
Skills:
Elisa, western blot, assay, quality control, pipet, protein, characterization, SDS-Page
Top Skills Details:
Elisa, western blot, assay, quality control, pipet, protein, characterization, SDS-Page
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology, cancer biology, or related field or associate degree in similar field with laboratory experience
2+ years of experience in antibody-based assays preferred
Hands-on experience in performing antibody-based assays such as IEP, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, and ELISA
Demonstrate clear understanding of antibody biology, immunoassays, and basic laboratory techniques
Demonstrated ability for project documentation, data analysis, and generation of comprehensive reports
Must have ability to use MS Word, MS Excel, and other MS Office applications
Command of English language-written and oral
Ability to read and understand SOPs
Knowledge of QSR/cGMP guidelines or other documentation processes is a plus
ELISA is a MUST!
Experience Level:
Entry Level
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