QC Scientist - Contract - Gaithersburg, MD

Proclinical is seeking a dedicated Quality Control Scientist with a strong analytical and compliance background with proven troubleshooting and investigational skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

This position will support Quality Control through involvement with complex analytical and/or manufacturing investigations, method troubleshooting, method validation/transfer, and authoring of CMC analytical sections in support of regulatory filings/responses. This position will report to the Manager of Method Introduction and Support. The primary focus of the role will be to provide technical expertise to both internal and external labs in support of method lifecycle management and laboratory/manufacturing investigations.

Skills & Requirements:

S. in Biochemistry or another scientific field with proven working experience in the biopharmaceutical industryDemonstrated scientific knowledge in analytical methodologies used for large moleculesDemonstrated broad knowledge and experience in method transfers and validationsEstablished knowledge of applicable global drug development and regulatory standards and current expectationsEstablished knowledge and application of cGMPs/GLPs, ICH, FDA CMC Guidance DocumentsExperience with CMC technical sections of regulatory submissions and addressing regulatory authorities on technical mattersStrong analytical and strategic thinkingDemonstrated problem solving capabilities and cross functional understandingExcellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation)

The Quality Control Scientist's responsibilities will be:

Contribute to the QC analytical lifecycle management programResponsible for the management/leadership of method transfers and validations to internal and external laboratories.Authors transfer/validation protocols and reportsCollaborates with Analytical Development regarding the introduction of new analytical technologies and instrumentationTroubleshoots and investigates trends in performance of analytical methods used for release/stability and in-process assaysProvides analytical technical expertise for manufacturing deviations and OOS/OOT investigations by working in concert with Manufacturing and Quality AssuranceServes as a technical liaison between QC and Analytical DevelopmentRepresents QC on cross functional teams focused on solving product and/or analytical issuesAuthors deviations and investigationsWorks in collaboration with Analytical Development to identify improvements in the analytics that improve overall efficiency in QC OperationsWorks in collaboration with development and manufacturing colleagues to implement analytical controls, and support manufacturing and testing at CMOsDelivers analytical source documentation for CMC sections of IND/BLA filings and addresses technical inquiries from regulatory agencies to support clinical trial and commercial marketing applicationsBuilds and maintains strong working relationships with colleagues in Research and Development, Regulatory CMC, Quality as well as alliance partner counterparts, as applicable

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Jenny Martin at J.Martin@proclinical.com

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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