Job Description:

Job Title: Quality Control Analyst

Location: Berkeley CA 94710, Onsite

Duration: 12-month contract (Extendable).

Hourly Pay: $28/hr to $32/hr on W2 without benefits on W2

Schedule: Mon - Fri, Business hours

Job Description:

Responsible for biological and chemical evaluation of final products, intermediate products, raw materials, and production facilities.

• Duties include performing QC assays, writing and establishing specifications, assisting in the validation of QC assays, and writing Standard Operating Procedures.

• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.

• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. 4-6 Years of Experience

INTAKE QUESTIONS:

• What is a day like in this role? From a candidate’s perspective, what’s exciting about this role and team? What does this role accomplish for the business?

Response: A typical day for this role is to perform Chemistry tests (HPLC, Uniformity, Particle counting to name a few), analyze data, and review processes to prevent defects, reduce costs, and ensure consistency across product lines. The role also includes ensuring lab inspection readiness and routine maintenance.

• Who will this person work with daily?

Response: The team has 11 members and will report directly to the Associate Director.

• Why is this role open? Is this more maintenance or new development work?

Response: The position is open to support the demand of increased Factor VIII Products. Its a QC role in the Chemistry group that has a good mix of lab work (testing, data review) and lab maintenance responsibilities.

• Tell me about the team dynamic/culture – a long-standing team that has worked together for years or a fairly new team?

• How does the team work together?

Response: The team has a wide range of experience levels at Client's (ranging from 2 years to 26 years). Its a collaborative environment.

• List top 5 must-haves to be successful in this role.

• Stress that we may not be able to find candidates with every single item on their list - ask what is truly mandatory.

Response: HPLC experience, Chemistry lab experience, Teamwork mindset, Flexibility, Detail oriented

• What is the long-term plan for the role? Conversion potential?

Response: Currently this is a contract role for a year, which has the potential to be a permanent role. However, it depends on multiple factors such as employee performance and business needs.

• What does the ideal candidate’s background look like (ex: pharmaceutical-specific background specific industry experience etc.)?

Response: Pharmaceutical industry or academic HPLC experience.

• What are you not interested in seeing and why?

Response: Team player, flexible, strong work ethic, can-do attitude.