Quality Control Specialist

Job Title: Quality Control Specialist 
Location: San Diego, CA
Duration: 6+ Months Contract (Possible extension)
 
Pay Range: $28/Hr. on W2
Shift: 8 AM - 4:30 PM (Monday - Friday)
 
Job Description:
Ensure applicants have hands-on Flow experience with hands-on cytometer use. This is required skillset, and they are finding that many of the candidates do not have this background or are not familiar or lack the knowledge of flow.

Must have:
BA/BS degree in a related scientific discipline or some related college coursework with a minimum of 2 year's experience in a biotech lab environment.
The QC Associate I is responsible for routine, accurate and timely testing of QC samples according to standard protocols and operating procedures, such as flow cytometry related protocols. The QC Associate I will prioritize daily workload and work independently. They will participate in the review of data, report results, and complete all required documentation and database entries. QC Associate I will receive specific instructions and ongoing guidance regarding required tasks and expected results.

Job Responsibilities:
• Trains and becomes proficient in all the required techniques, operation of relevant equipment and software packages associated with testing, data analysis, and data reporting.
• This may require working with human blood, human or mammalian cell culture and/or animals and animal tissues.
• Routine, accurate and timely completion of all assigned QC tests under supervision and according to standard protocols or operating procedures.
• Will prioritize daily workload and develop skills to work independently.
• Analyze data and report test results including completion of all required documentation and database entries as required by QC protocols or operating procedures.
• Calibrate and maintain equipment. Report problems to QC Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintain logs and required documentation, as necessary.
• Prepare lab supplies, reagents, and assist with laboratory maintenance, as needed.
• Promote a safe work environment. May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment.
• Participate in Environmental, Health & Safety programs.
• Address corrective actions whenever a hazard is identified.
• Notify supervisor and Safety Officer(s) of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices.
• Keep abreast of the basic requirements for safety compliance in own area of work and complies with those requirements.
• Participate in group or intra-department teams and projects as required.
• Participate in assigned cross-training.
• Perform other related duties and assignments, as required.

Education And Experience:
• BS/BA in a related scientific discipline or some related college coursework with a minimum of 2 years related experience in a biotech lab environment.
• Experience in an industrial or research laboratory preferred.
• Flow Cytometry experience required and Tissue Culture experience highly preferred.

Knowledge And Skills:
• Basic computer skills: MS Excel & Word.
• Knowledge of general laboratory safety.
• Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established policies/procedures, and ability to keep neat, accurate, and complete records and logs.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.