Sr QC Manager - Analytical Development

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.

The Analytical Development (AD) / Quality Control (QC) team at the Center for Bioinnovation and Manufacturing (CBM) seeks a Quality Control Manager to support analytical development for GMP Manufacturing and gene and cellular immunotherapy products. Responsibilities include managing AD/QC staff, developing analytical methods, generating SOPs, reviewing test results, consulting on product release strategies, overseeing lab operations, and providing validation support for laboratory equipment.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Oversee analytical development and quality control (QC) activities to ensure GMP compliance for CBM products.
• Recruit, manage, and train QC staff for tasks in a cGMP facility.
• Review, revise, and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed.
• Establish and perform in-house assays for product release, including viral vectors, plasmid DNA, and recombinant proteins.
• Interact with internal and external testing service providers to ensure quality, and review and approve third-party assays.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements, lab technologies, and attend relevant training and conferences.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or related fields; Ph.D. preferred; 5 years of quality control/research experience with Ph.D. or 10 years with a Master's degree.
• Proficient in modern cell and molecular biology analytical methods (Q-PCR, capillary electrophoresis, FACS, ELISA, infectious titer assay, etc.); supervisory experience required.
• Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience; experience in release testing for clinical trials and method development is highly desirable.
  
  

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