Job Title: Temporary Quality Control Analyst (1 year - 3rd shift)

Job Description

The PCR Analyst will be performing routine testing support and supporting projects. The routine testing consists of qPCR testing with samples that have a 7-hour turnaround time. It takes two people to do it in parallel, all hands on team effort to turn around a sample. A sample shows up every 8 hours which is why the team has to work around the clock. The analyst will be performing in-process testing and finished product testing. The in-process testing is on raw materials usually from pig origin that they get in a tissue slurry, and the team is responsible for extracting RNA from the tissue. The finished product testing includes testing the final drug product pancreatin powder. While the samples are running, the analyst is performing contaminant monitoring, positive control environmental monitoring, calibration and maintenance of instruments, inventory, and reagent preparations. The analyst will be trained on validation tasks including validating basic centrifuges, spectrophotometers, and liquid handler robots as well as software programming, validating lab spaces, and method drafting. The role includes running speciation assays to identify and quantify different species within a sample.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine qPCR testing with a 7-hour turnaround time.
• Work in a team to manage samples arriving every 8 hours.
• Conduct in-process testing on raw materials, especially tissue slurries.
• Extract RNA from tissue samples.
• Test finished drug products, particularly pancreatin powder.
• Monitor for contaminants and perform environmental monitoring.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Manage inventory and prepare reagents.
• Perform validation tasks including equipment and software validation.
• Run speciation assays to identify and quantify species within samples.

Essential Skills

• Experience with PCR, QC, and testing methods.
• Knowledge of GMP, biology, pharmaceutical practices, and environmental monitoring.
• Understanding of FDA regulations.
• Proficiency in molecular biology and microbiology techniques.
• Ability to perform assays and laboratory tasks.
• Familiarity with qPCR software and instrumentation, including pipetting, centrifuges, micro balances, fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, and thermo cyclers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Microbiology or related discipline preferred.
• 2 years of PCR/Micro Lab experience preferred for Associate QC Analyst.
• 2 years of GMP experience required, 5 years preferred for QC Analyst.
• 5 years of GMP experience required, 10 years preferred for Sr QC Analyst.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a brand-new lab opening in March 2025. The position is for the 3rd shift, Monday-Thursday, with 10-hour days starting at 9 PM. The team size will be 3 members per shift. The lab environment is laid back yet driven, with a work hard, play hard culture. Initial training will be on the 1st shift for the first week, transitioning to the designated shift from the second week. The role also includes some reporting for the specialty products division and testing heparin for the Mobren site in South Dakota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $43.26/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $22 - $43