Sr. QC Associate (Temp to Hire)

10x Genomics is looking for a Sr. QC Associate to join its Quality Control team. This is a temp/contract position with a possibility of conversion to a permanent role. This person will be responsible for the qualification of consumable products associated with Spatial and In-Situ products. This person will be a key contributor to the development of manufacturing infrastructure required to support a commercial product in the life science field, as well as to ensuring a reliable supply of quality consumables.

The ideal candidate will have a deep working knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry and analytical methods related to oligonucleotide and antibody conjugation process. Candidates must have extensive hands-on experience working with HPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, spectrofluorometer (plate reader), SDS-Page, mass spectrometry, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry QC assays.

Individuals applying for this position must be self-starters, strategic thinkers, action driven, flexible in changing direction and methods, thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at managing multiple priorities, succeed in communicating with all levels within the organization and provide immediate contribution.

What you will be doing

• Execute quality control operations according to defined procedures to ensure the integrity and quality of raw material and intermediate parts.
• Complete QC testing in a timely manner and disposition material based on QC data to the acceptance criteria.
• Cross train on various assays including metrology, microscope, and NGS assay.
• Effectively identify and communicate any complications that arise from QC testing with minimal supervision. Ability to work with scientists to establish and maintain a solution.
• Initiate non-conformance material or deviation report and follow up on progress and action items
• Maintenance of quality control batch records and good documentation under ISO requirement
• Accurate tracking of QC test data, calibration records, and inventory.
• Review and validate new QCMs. Revise procedures through ECO process.
• Assist in the development of processes and products. This includes performing product and process optimization, guard band studies, stability studies, gauge R&R.

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S. in analytical chemistry.
• 3+ years laboratory experience in manufacturing or QC for antibody conjugation process.
• Strong hands-on experience with HPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, spectrofluorometer (plate reader), SDS-Page, mass spectrometry, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry QC assays.
• Good understanding of new product introduction and manufacturing processes.
• Able to execute and keep track of highly diversified QC assays.
• Experience leading and executing on QC projects
• Experience acting as a QC representative on cross-functional teams
• Detail oriented, quality focused and self-motivated.
• Flexibility of work schedule to meet the needs of manufacturing.
• Ability to analyze complex problems including technical failures, instrument failures, and QC method gaps.
• Desire to be part of a rapidly evolving organization and taking products and processes to the next level

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in QC strategy set up and new product development.
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma tools and methods - green/black belt certification
• Experience with supporting instrument qualification, PM, and repairs

The hourly pay range for the role is $36 - $42.30.

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