Analyst II, QC Biochemical Operations
Astellas

Sanford, North Carolina

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Analyst II, QC Biochemical Operations GG12



Are you ready to use your experience and expertise to make an impact on patients' lives? Astellas Gene Therapies is a biotechnology company developing new genetic medicines for rare, life-threatening diseases. We are working urgently to progress our medicines and need additional team members to help us do so. Because our mission is so important, our values are to: Be BOLD: Find a Way, Care Deeply, and Get Stuff Done. If you'd like to be a part of this important mission, please apply to join our team.



About Astellas Gene Therapies

Astellas Gene Therapies is an Astellas Center of Excellence developing genetic medicines for patients with rare, life-threatening diseases. Based on our innovative approach to developing genetic medicines, as well as our industry-leading internal manufacturing capability and expertise, we have become the Astellas Center of Excellence for their newly-created Genetic Regulation Focus Area. We are currently exploring three gene therapy modalities: gene replacement, exon skipping gene therapy, and vectorized RNA knockdown, with plans to expand our focus and geographic reach under Astellas. We are based in San Francisco, with manufacturing and laboratory facilities in South San Francisco and Sanford, North Carolina. For more information, please visit our website: www.astellasgenetherapies.com



About Astellas

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are promoting the Focus Area Approach that is designed to identify opportunities for the continuous creation of new drugs to address diseases with high unmet medical needs by focusing on Biology and Modality. Furthermore, we are also looking beyond our foundational Rx focus to create Rx+® healthcare solutions that combine our expertise and knowledge with cutting-edge technology in different fields of external partners. Through these efforts, Astellas stands on the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into value for patients. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.astellas.com/en.



Our Values:


* Be BOLD (Find a Way)
* Care Deeply -- for our patients, each other and our work
* #GSD (Get Stuff Done)



What is the catalyst for you in your professional career? Are you ready to be a part of a bold, innovative company, to make a change and to make a difference? Listed below is a current opening for a smart, driven, experienced, and just plain nice individual who wants to join us and be a part of our journey.



The Role

Astellas Gene Therapies is seeking experienced Quality Control professionals with scientific technical expertise in molecular biology and protein chemistry to join the team. The Analyst I/II, QC will be responsible for implementing and executing analytical testing in support of clinical and commercial viral vector products in compliance with GMP requirements. Will also support testing for stability studies, methods validation studies and equipment validation. This role will be reporting to a Senior Supervisor, QC and will be located in our Sanford, NC Quality laboratories.



Responsibilities


* Author/revise technical reports and laboratory procedures (SOPs and methods)


* Perform release, stability, and in-process testing in supporting production activities
* Perform analytical testing in supporting method transfer/validations
* Participate in equipment qualification/validation studies
* Participate in deviation and OOS investigations
* Troubleshoot methods, as needed


* Perform QC lab support activities including but not limited to sample management, reagent preparation, instrumentation maintenance, and instrument calibration
* Other duties as required







About you

Must Have/Required


* B.S. degree in Biological Sciences with 2-5+ years of relevant industry experience
* or M.S. degree in Biological Sciences with 0-3+ years of relevant industry experience in a quality control role
* Demonstrated experience in molecular/cell biology required (minimum 1 year)
* Prior laboratory hands-on experience with a variety of analytical techniques including, but not limited to ddPCR, nucleic acid purification/detection, protein quantification, ELISA, and gel electrophoresis
* Proven experience analyzing experimental data
* Excellent technical writing skills
* 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, handles multiple tasks concurrently, and in a timely fashion
* Strong interpersonal skills, highly collaborative within a multi-disciplinary team and contributes to a supportive and positive work environment
* Highly self-motivated and goal-oriented
* This role is scheduled to work during normal business hours, typically starting at 8:00 AM, Monday -- Friday


* Flexibility to cover off-shift work may be required
* Models our Core Values: Be Bold, Care Deeply, #GetStuffDone -- is experienced as someone who exemplifies the culture we want to create; operates with transparency; is trusted



May Have/Preferred


* Prior experience in GMP QC environment (minimum 1 year)
* Knowledge of cGMPs and regulatory requirements pertaining to biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries is strongly desired
* Background in biochemistry or virology
* Experience with mammalian cell culture and cell-based assays





Benefits:


* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
* Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
* 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

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled


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