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Quality Control Associate
Wilsonville, OR, US
Scientific
Bachelors Degree
Full Time, Temporary
$22 per hour
Entry Level
On-site
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
First Shift (Day)
Wilsonville, OR, US
$22 per hour
Entry Level
Full Time, Temporary
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
On-site
Scientific
Bachelors Degree
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking Quality Control Associates for a 3-month contract opportunity with one of our clients, a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures novel synthetic DNA tools at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Wilsonville, OR. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.
Pay rate: $22 per hour
Workplace: Onsite in Wilsonville, OR
Overview
Step into a pivotal quality role at the forefront of synthetic DNA manufacturing. As QC Associate II, you will drive both the implementation and strategic enhancement of quality control processes within a fast-paced, innovative production environment. Partnering directly with laboratory operations, you will apply advanced analytical techniques, including NGS, quantitative PCR, fragment analysis, and more, to safeguard the performance and reliability of high-value DNA products.
This highly visible position demands an analytical thinker who brings a thorough, data-centric approach to each phase of quality control. Your work will ensure every production lot meets or exceeds stringent standards across regulatory, industry, and customer dimensions.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently oversee quality release of synthetic DNA product lines to guarantee full compliance with exacting customer requirements.
- Execute and optimize QC assays (NGS, qPCR, fragment analysis, NanoDrop/Qubit), quickly escalate off-spec data, and resolve assay challenges.
- Initiate and document nonconformances, drive containment actions, and contribute to corrective and preventive investigations, utilizing advanced root cause methodologies (DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone, etc.).
- Play a key role in data analysis and reporting by preparing comprehensive quality reports and trends, and authoring essential operational documentation (SOPs, test guides, labels).
- Rigorously maintain QC records and lab inventory per ISO and GDP standards; champion diligent calibration and documentation practices.
- Identify, propose, and implement continuous improvement projects that strengthen overall product and process quality.
Qualifications and Skills
- BS or MS in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or related discipline.
- 0-2 years’ industrial experience in QC or related operations, ideally in a high-throughput environment.
- Strong working knowledge of molecular biology assays (PCR, sequencing, cloning) and analytical methodologies (spectroscopy, gel electrophoresis).
- Familiarity with GMP/ISO compliance, LIMS platforms, and lab automation/robotic systems is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting ability and initiative in fast-moving settings.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and a track record of collaborative achievement.
Join an advanced, mission-driven synthetic biology team, where your expertise will play a fundamental role in shaping the next generation of DNA technologies and setting new standards in industrial quality excellence.
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