Lead Quality Control Scientist - Dean's Office
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Location: Los Angeles, CA 90011
Description:
Description
The purpose of the Human Gene and Cell Therapy Facility (HGCTF) is to manufacture clinical grade gene and cellular therapy products for novel patient treatments in clinical trials, and to perform scholarly research and development when appropriate.
The Lead Quality Control (QC) Scientist position will be responsible for the daily operation of the QC laboratory to ensure it is in control and in compliance with applicable regulations. The Lead QC Scientist will oversee compendial and non-compendial methods for test of products manufactured/prepared at the HGCTF. The Lead QC Scientist will lead and perform analytical testing of starting materials, in-process samples, release testing of drug substance and drug products. The Lead QC Scientist will lead and oversee technology transfer, method development, qualification/validation and/or verification of test methods as per applicable regulatory guidelines.
The Lead QC Scientist will perform routine environmental monitoring of the facility clean rooms and associated space. The individual will also support the initial establishment of the HGCTF QC laboratory, onboarding new equipment and drafting associated SOP. The individual will be the technical expert, providing expertise and training to scientists and research staff. The Lead QC Scientist will lead staff in achieving project goals and providing guidance to successfully oversee quality control of research projects.
Salary Range: $83,800 - $179,400 Annually
The purpose of the Human Gene and Cell Therapy Facility (HGCTF) is to manufacture clinical grade gene and cellular therapy products for novel patient treatments in clinical trials, and to perform scholarly research and development when appropriate.
The Lead Quality Control (QC) Scientist position will be responsible for the daily operation of the QC laboratory to ensure it is in control and in compliance with applicable regulations. The Lead QC Scientist will oversee compendial and non-compendial methods for test of products manufactured/prepared at the HGCTF. The Lead QC Scientist will lead and perform analytical testing of starting materials, in-process samples, release testing of drug substance and drug products. The Lead QC Scientist will lead and oversee technology transfer, method development, qualification/validation and/or verification of test methods as per applicable regulatory guidelines.
The Lead QC Scientist will perform routine environmental monitoring of the facility clean rooms and associated space. The individual will also support the initial establishment of the HGCTF QC laboratory, onboarding new equipment and drafting associated SOP. The individual will be the technical expert, providing expertise and training to scientists and research staff. The Lead QC Scientist will lead staff in achieving project goals and providing guidance to successfully oversee quality control of research projects.
Salary Range: $83,800 - $179,400 Annually