QC Scientist I Raw Materials - Now Hiring!

QC Scientist I Raw Materials

Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians.  If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com .

Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine (AIRM) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma Inc and focused on the development and commercialization of stem cell and regenerative medicine therapies. Astellas is an R&D-driven global pharmaceutical company whose philosophy is to contribute to the improvement of people's health around the world through the provision of innovative and reliable pharmaceutical products.

AIRM has a world-class R&D team, and is pursuing a diverse range of disease indications, ranging from macular degeneration (currently in clinical trials) and other ocular indications to vascular and autoimmune disease. AIRM's intellectual property portfolio includes pluripotent stem cell platforms both embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells as well as other cell-based therapy research programs. AIRM is headquartered in Massachusetts.

Astellas is announcing a QC Scientist I Raw Materials opportunity at their Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine (AIRM) site in Westborough, MA.

Purpose :

The QC Scientist I Raw Materials will be responsible for executing and troubleshooting a variety of laboratory test methods, defining the requirements for implementation of procedures, processes and assays within QC, and identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives related to overall laboratory functionality. This role will work closely with the assay transfer technical lead.  This role will mentor junior analysts and develop and facilitate training initiatives within the labs.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

• Develop / author / revise technical reports and laboratory procedures (SOPs, methods)
• Execute and troubleshoot raw material testing in support of production activities
• Perform routine release sampling and managing testing of raw materials, such as compendial analysis per USP, Ph.Eur., and JP monographs and general chapters, based on cGMP and internal procedures
• Design and perform testing in support of method transfer / validation / qualification / verification
• Review / authorize data and perform analysis and interpretation of test results and trends
• Design and / or participate in method development; equipment qualification / validation studies; deviation and OOS investigations
• Perform QC lab support activities including but not limited to sample management, reagent preparation, instrumentation maintenance, and instrument calibration
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Collaborate with other network sites to share best practices
• Other duties as required

Quantitative Dimensions :

The QC Scientist I Raw Materials will be accountable for executing and troubleshooting a variety of laboratory test methods, defining the requirements for implementation of procedures, processes and assays within QC, and identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives related to overall laboratory functionality.

Organizational Context :

The QC Scientist I Raw Materials will typically report to the Senior Manager, Quality Control Raw Materials.  This role is expected to Model our Core Values and to demonstrate work performance as someone who exemplifies the culture we want to create; operates with transparency; is trusted; and supports the overall mission and vision of Astellas Gene Therapies and the Astellas organization