OverviewThe work we do at FDB has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what FDB call Genki.External USCollege Station, Texas may be a small, university town, but the lively cultural scene and local amenities make it a great place for families as well as those who want the ease of small-town life and the convenience of living close to the vibrant pulse of big cities. Eighty-seven percent of Texas' population lives within a 180-mile radius, so we are in the center of it all in Texas. And our site is nestled in the hub of innovation, representing a source of pride for the area.The Quality Control Chemist II, with limited supervision, will be responsible for participating in the Technology Transfer of established methods into the FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Diosynth Texas (FDBT) Quality Control Laboratory. Following Tech-Transfer Activities, the candidate will be responsible for performing release and stability testing using the established analytical methods.Reports to QC Manager, ChemistryWork Location College Station, TXPrimary Responsibilities:
Perform QC analytical testing for GMP release and stability testing as needed.
pH Conductivity & qPCR required
HPLC, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, UPLC, CE, IEF and/or UV/Vis Spectrometry preferred
Osmolality testing
SDS Page & Western Blot
Executes technical transfer, qualification and validation protocols as needed.
Writes and revises Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) documentation as appropriate.
Develop and support a system for managing test samples, reagents and reference standards.
Reports excursion/out of specifications results to the QC Departmental Supervisor/Manager.
Provides OOS investigational support as needed.
Ensure lab is maintained (organized, clean, properly supplied).
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related degree with 2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience;OR
Associates degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related degree with 3+ years of hands-on laboratory experience;AND
1+ year ofexperience in a GMP/GxP or a comparable federally regulated environment.
Familiar with monoclonal antibody testing methodology.
Experience in assay troubleshooting and problem solving.
Ability to analyze raw data, assess assay and system suitability criteria.
Perform as a SME in the designated methods transferred into FDBT.
Ability to follow safety procedures outlined in the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
Utilize MSDS sheets to properly assess chemical hazards, spill response procedures, and PPE requirements if indicated.
Excellent attention to detail.
Computer proficiency required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent organization and analytical skills.
Role model for company core values of trust, delighting our customers, Gemba, and Genki.
Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
Experience prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required.
Ability to sit for long periods to work on a computer.
Potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals, gases, fumes, odors, mists, and dusts, and other hazardous materials.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coat, and gloves.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds on occasion.
Attendance is mandatory.
Join us! FDB is advancing tomorrow’s medicine, impassioning employees to chase the impossible and continually expand their potential. We are a company of emboldened goal seekers – driven by an innate desire to better ourselves, our families, our workplace, our company, our community and the world at large.We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If an accommodation to the application process is needed, please email FDBTHR@fujifilm.com or call 979-431-3500.To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.Job Locations US-TX-College StationPosted Date 3 hours ago (10/22/2024 8:52 PM)Requisition ID 2024-28192Category Quality ControlCompany (Portal Searching) FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
