Quality Control Associate
About this Position:
We are seeking a Quality Control Associate who will be responsible for routine QC testing according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This role will be hands-on resource reporting to the Quality Control Supervisor. The level will be determined based upon the candidate’s education, skills, and/or related experience. Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.
Job description and technical requirements:
- Perform routine quality control (QC) activities required for final product release and stability monitoring.
- Work with bacteriophages and associated analytical assays such as plaque assay, PCR, ELISA, gel electrophoresis and etc.
- Support testing required for all incoming samples including raw material and in-process samples.
- Operate, calibrate, maintain QC analytical equipment.
- Maintain organized, accurate, and complete laboratory notebooks entries.
- Collect, analyze, and report QC data according to test methods and cGMP requirements.
- Assist in general maintenance of the laboratory including ordering and receiving QC materials.
- Abide by quality control SOPs and comply with all Armata EH&S, ethical, and quality standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum of B.S. in Microbiology, Biology, or a related field with laboratory experience.
- 2+ years of relevant experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry with emphasis on quality control testing preferred.
- Working knowledge of QC testing requirements, methodology, and equipment preferred.
- Knowledge and compliance to cGMP, FDA, Data Integrity, and other biopharmaceutical regulatory requirements preferred.
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
- Enthusiastic team-player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confident user of MS-Office applications.
Physical Demands and Requirements:
This is a full– time position for work in a laboratory environment. The position requires wearing personal protective equipment. Occasionally, may require lifting or moving equipment up to 20 pounds and may require standing for extended durations throughout the day. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. There is little to no travel required of this position, with the exception of required training and possible conference or event attendance.
About Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Armata is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of pathogen-specific bacteriophage therapeutics for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant and difficult-to-treat bacterial infections using its proprietary bacteriophage-based technology. Armata is developing and advancing a broad pipeline of natural and synthetic phage candidates, including clinical candidates for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and other pathogens. Armata is committed to advancing phage with drug development expertise that spans bench to clinic including in-house phage specific cGMP manufacturing.
Pay: $28.00 – $30.00 per hour
Send cover letter and CV to: careers@armatapharma.com
