QC Analyst I, Cell Biology - Second Shift at FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation

The Cell Biologist I, under general direction, will be responsible for performing routine and non-routine quantitative and qualitative analysis of samples submitted to the Quality Control (QC) Laboratory.

Reports to                Associate Director, Quality Control

Work Location         College Station, TX 

Company Overview

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies 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 FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies call Genki. 

College 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.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with quality control analytical testing of samples provided to the QC laboratory.
• Assist with executing test qualification and validation of QC test methods.
• Writes and revises Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other related Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)/Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) documentation.
• Manages test samples, reagents, and reference standards.
• Provides QC support for the Sample receipt for Manufacturing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or science related field; OR
• Associate’s degree in biology or science related field with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Analytical laboratory experience in a GLP/GxP or a comparable federally regulated environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of ELISA based methods, cell-based assays and qualification of critical reagent methodologies.
• Ability to follow safety procedures outlined in the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Utilize SDS sheets to properly assess chemical hazards, spill response procedures, and PPE requirements if indicated.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Ability to accurately complete required documentation.
• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs regularly and up to 30 lbs on occasion.
• 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, gloves, specialized clothing including laboratory scrubs (pants and shirt) and appropriate shoes required in most areas associated with this position.
• 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.

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.

EEO Information

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