What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Environmental Monitoring Associate I position at WuXi AppTec?
Overview
WuXi Advanced Therapies is a leading global cell and gene therapy contract, testing, development, and manufacturing organization (CTDMO) that is dedicated to advancing the development and commercialization of cell and gene therapies. Our values include innovation, excellence, and collaboration, which are reflected in our mission to accelerate the development and availability of life-saving therapies for patients in need.
Working at WuXi Advanced Therapies means being part of a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative environment where you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and make a real difference in the lives of patients. Our culture is collaborative and supportive, with a focus on teamwork and continuous learning.
Our benefits include:
- 401K matching
- PTO
- Employee discount programs
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- and much more
The Quality Control Environmental Monitoring Associate I is responsible for performing sampling and testing in support of manufacturing and validation activities, under the direction of a Supervisor or higher. Works in a team environment with various laboratory staff.
A Day in The Life:
Typically, you are either supporting an operation or doing routine sampling. Routine sampling can be performed usually at any point during the day while supporting an operation will have set start and end times when the technician would have to be available. The position is 50% on your feet sampling, 25% lab work, and 25% desk work. The overall schedule tends to change on a day to day basis, this is based off of manufacturing – some of their runs are based on donor material that they don’t always have, some of the runs change based on cell counts, and some of the runs get moved around due to materials and personnel.
This is a 3rd shift role: Monday - Friday 8:00pm - 4:30am
Responsibilities
- Collects environmental monitoring samples, including particulate, viable surface and air samples, and utilities samples (water, steam, compressed gas, etc.)
- Conducts microbiological assays and tests, including bio-burden, non-viable particulates, water vapor, and hydrocarbons.
- Reads plates and interprets results of microbiological assays.
- Accurately completes laboratory data forms, log books, batch records and other required documentation according to and in compliance with cGMPs, CFRs and SOPs.
- Effectively interacts with other staff members, supervisors, and internal customers.
- Maintains the priority of delivering data on schedule.
- Follows all general and laboratory SOPs.
- Reports results of ongoing tests to management.
- Communicates with colleagues with regard to daily lab activities.
- Performs laboratory maintenance, monitoring and cleaning (i.e. maintains lab supply inventories, keeps equipment maintained, and keeps records of maintenance and monitoring activities).
Qualifications
- 0-3 years of relevant experience or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in Biology, Microbiology, or related Life Science
Our Values:
Integrity & Dedication, Working Together & Sharing Success; Do the Right Thing & Do it Right.
Our greatest asset is our people, WuXi is dedicated to providing opportunities for internal growth with direct access to a dedicated and accessible Human Resources team.
WuXi AppTec provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
