Principal Scientist & AI-focused Development Specialist, QC (12 months temporary)

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

Do you have a practical mindset, GMP experience – and a curiosity for how AI, digitalization and automation can make QC better? Then we might have the perfect role for you. Have you ever thought, “Why are we still doing this manually?” – and then rolled up your sleeves to fix it? If yes, you’ll feel right at home with us. Join us in QC Development and modernize QC with us - we need your hands-on skills!

This is a 12-month maternity cover.

QC Development
The QC Development team is committed to modernizing QC processes and driving innovation. We are a small, collaborative team working in an FDA-regulated CDMO, where we believe work should be both meaningful and enjoyable.

We focus on projects we’re passionate about – and support each other in making real progress every day. As part of our mission, we explore and drive the implementation of new technologies – including AI – to improve quality, efficiency, and decision-making in QC.

Our mission

• Simplify processes for QC

• Drive digitalization and automation of QC processes

• Elevate project maturity

• Integrate AI into QC processes

Role & Responsibilities
This is a 12-month maternity cover with real opportunities to shape the way technology is implemented and expanded in QC. You’ll work within the area that fits your expertise and interest – whether that’s digitalization, automation, or AI.

Some examples of your tasks:

• Implement or improve digital solutions across QC laboratories

• Exploring how AI can be used to simplify or support QC processes

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and simplifications

• Collaborate with QC teams to design user-friendly, efficient solutions

• Translate technical concepts into clear documentation and training

• Qualification activities (URS, risk assessments, protocols, etc.)

• Driving cross-functional collaboration with QC, QA, and IT

• Contributing to training, roll-out, and follow-up on new solutions

Your Profile
We imagine you have many of the following:

• 3 years of experience from QC, QA, lab support or process development in a GMP environment

• Experience with (or strong interest in) using AI, automation or digital tools

• A passion for optimization, structure and finding better ways of working

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

• An open mind towards new technology and digital tools

• Hands-on experience with process improvement, digital tools or lab automation

• Familiarity with qualification documentation and change control processes

• A structured approach to documentation, risk assessments and compliance

• A proactive mindset and the ability to get things done with a smile

Your education – we’re flexible:

• You might be a lab technician, engineer, chemist – or something else entirely. What matters most is that you bring relevant, practical experience and a solid understanding of regulated QC work.

We offer

• A 12-month contract in a skilled and supportive team

• The chance to shape and lead the implementation of real improvements

• Flexibility and trust in your way of working

• A workplace where your curiosity and initiative are highly valued

Your Application
Submit your application as soon as possible! We treat the applications as we receive then, and conduct interviews with qualified candidates. When the right candidates are found, the ad will close.

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com. Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
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