ICONMA ยท 1 month ago
Senior Associate, Quality Assurance
ICONMA is a Clinical-Stage Cell Therapy company seeking a Senior Associate, Quality Assurance for their Bothell, WA location. The role involves executing quality assurance tasks to support ongoing manufacturing, including reviewing batch records, providing quality support in manufacturing operations, and performing internal audits.
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Responsibilities
Execute the Day-to-Day Quality Assurance Tasks to Support Ongoing Manufacturing:
Review and approve executed electronic batch record comments and resolve discrepancies with manufacturing personnel
Review and approve executed test results, perform review tasks in the laboratory information management system to issue Certificates of Analysis (COAs) as applicable
Provide quality support for manufacturing operations in the cleanroom
Be a quality point of contact for process support escalations, troubleshooting, triage and resolution
Perform routine hands-on QA activities such as intake of incoming patient apheresis and drug product pack-out activities
Compile, review and approve lot disposition records
Perform routine raw material disposition and approve raw material specifications
Perform review and approval of Deviation, Chage Control, CAPA, Excursion and Nonconformance record deliverables (as applicable)
Promote a culture of safety and GMP compliance
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Provide support to complex change controls (as applicable)
Support Process and/or Method Qualification and Validation activities by providing quality review of associated protocols, data and reports
Perform internal audits (as applicable)
Support operational excellence initiatives
Qualification
Required
Experience in clinical and cGMP manufacturing required
Experience with electronic quality management systems (e.g. deviations, CAPAs, change management) required
Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team to set goals, develop sound project plans, monitor progress, and report results
Excellent communication, emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
Motivated and organized critical thinker with solid cross-collaboration and business communication skills
Fast learner, adaptable, with creative problem-solving skills
Ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet deadlines and balance competing
The desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment
Excellent analytical skills and scientific/technical expertise
BS degree with 7+ years experience in a relevant field (e.g. biochemistry, chemical engineering, bioengineering, or related scientific field)
4-6+ years of experience in GMP biopharmaceutical operations with a minimum of 2+ years in GMP quality
Proficiency using multiple digital GMP platforms
Preferred
Familiarity with Cellular Therapy manufacturing
Familiarity with Lentiviral Vector manufacturing
Benefits
Health Benefits
Referral Program
Company
ICONMA
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