What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Analyst (Contract) position at Tenaya Therapeutics?
Tenaya Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to a bold mission: to discover, develop and deliver potentially curative therapies that address the underlying drivers of heart disease. Tenaya’s most advanced candidates include TN-201, a gene therapy for MYBPC3-associated hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), TN-401, a gene therapy for PKP2-associated arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), and TN-301, a small molecule HDAC6 inhibitor being initially developed for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Tenaya also has multiple early-stage programs progressing through preclinical development.
Tenaya is headquartered in South San Francisco, California, USA, with a team that comprises over 140 employees. Inspired by the majesty of Tenaya Peak in Yosemite National Park, our name represents the tenacity of our team in reaching our ultimate peak – the delivery of new therapies for heart disease to the patients who need them.
For more information, please visit www.TenayaTherapeutics.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Diversity & Inclusion is a core Value for Tenaya Therapeutics, and we encourage those from under-represented communities to apply.
Role:
In this role, you will support QC GMP operation and key assays for release, in-process, and stability testing; Other activities include but not limited to data trending, archiving, lab/equipment maintenance, reagent preparation/supplies ordering, supporting EM and microbiology testing. Final job title will be determined based on candidate experience level.
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Support routine QC laboratory management and instrument maintenance
- Support QC sample and data management duties
- Support contract testing lab management, e.g., coordinate sample shipments, obtain results, and follow up on open action items
- Perform testing in support of GMP Manufacturing and stability program
- Perform environmental monitoring (EM) and microbiology testing
- Document, evaluate, and review data and trend results
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, Biochemistry, or a related field and a minimum of 0.5 year of hands-on laboratory experience in an assay development and/or QC laboratory environment
- Experience working in a cGMP environment is a plus
- Expertise in one or more of the following is a plus: cell culture, qPCR/ddPCR, viral genome titer, capsid titer, ELISA, cell-based transgene potency, electrophoretic assays, EM
- Self-motivated, able to multitask and deliver results with a high degree of attention to detail to drive projects forward in a timely manner
- Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds
Tenaya is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
