Associate, Quality Control

Company: ImmunityBio, Inc.
Location: El Segundo
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

ImmunityBio, Inc. is a late-stage immunotherapy company developing next-generation therapies that drive immunogenic mechanisms for defeating cancer and infectious disease. The company's immunotherapy platform is designed to activate both the innate (natural killer cell and macrophage) and adaptive (T cell) immune systems to create long-term "immunological memory."Position SummaryThe Quality Control Microbiology Associate will perform various microbiological facility environmental and utility monitoring (EM) support of sterile product manufacturing, to include sampling and testing of the collected samples. The incumbent may also support other microbiological test methods, equipment and laboratory support and maintenance, and assist with the drafting of SOPs, protocols and reports to support cell therapy manufacturing operations. Organizes daily workload schedule and relevant resource requirements. Participates in authoring complex, explicit documentation for cell therapy manufacturing operations. The QC Microbiology Associate will also play a critical role in working collaboratively with cell culture manufacturing technicians and associates in support of EM. Important aspects of this role include excellent organization skills, flexibility, and the ability to thrive in an efficient, highly interactive, goal-oriented team environment, and other duties may be assigned. Essential duties are performed with regular oversight of QC Microbiology Supervisor/ QC Manager.Essential Functions

• Performs Environmental and Utilities Monitoring and Microbiological testing in support of manufacturing cleanroom facility.
• Responsible for routine sample testing under GMP or non-GMP modes, laboratory maintenance, and assist in method qualification/validations.
• Responsible for laboratory maintenance to include cleaning and sanitization of laboratory equipment, laboratory restocking of supplies and inventory.
• Assist with the drafting of SOPs and work instructions, data entry and reportingEducation/Experience Requirements
  • BS/BA in Microbiology or scientific related field
  • 1+ years of relevant experience within a cGMP Quality Control setting, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
  • Experience in cGMP aseptic processing facility is a plus
  • Good understanding and demonstration of aseptic techniques.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Project, and Excel
  • Ability to perform minor troubleshooting
  • Communication skills: foster open communication, active listening and good communication skills; Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, can work quickly and accurately, organizing tasks and delivering quality with efficiency.
  • Ability to organize and manage data relating to production activities.
  • Ability to work and maintain strong relationships with department managers, members of your team and other departmental staff.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description.
  • All hires are based upon successful completion and passage of a background checkImmunityBio is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date. ImmunityBio may also mandate that its employees receive vaccine boosters, and all accommodation laws will be followed.

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