Analyst II, Quality Control

Kincell is a technology-forward contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that streamlines analytical development, process development, CMC consulting and early-stage GMP cell therapy manufacturing.

Our focus is on developing and manufacturing immune cell therapies, including autologous and allogeneic CAR-T, CAR-NK, and CAR-M programs.

For more information, please visit our website at www.kincellbio.com.

Kincell is seeking a highly motivated QC Analyst II who will be a key contributor to a dynamic and collaborative Quality Control team.

The Quality Control Analyst II will primarily be responsible for supporting and leading early/late phase and commercial quality control activities. This highly motivated member of the Quality Unit will support the organization through the execution of activities such as release testing, stability testing, and raw material testing. This Quality team member will be responsible for initiating and assisting in investigations and troubleshooting while adhering to cGMP and GDP practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This list contains the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform role-related duties other than those contained in this document.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively participate in fostering a positive, collaborative work culture.
• Author and revise standard operating procedures, test methods, protocols, and reports.
• Perform execution of raw material testing, stability testing, environmental monitoring, critical utility monitoring, method qualifications, technical transfers, release testing, and method validations.
• Demonstrate proficiency and/or familiarity in flow cytometric, automated cell counting, dPCR, qPCR, ELISA-based, multiplex cytokine detection, pH, osmolality, endotoxin, and cell-based assays.
• Ensure QC deliverables are met in a timely manner.
• Perform data analysis and review.
• Participate in laboratory investigations including deviations and out of specifications.
• Perform equipment calibrations.
• Execute method and equipment troubleshooting and optimization, as needed.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with GDP.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head of Department.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. 

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in science or a life science-related field of study
• 2+ years’ experience in Quality Control in a GMP environment
• Proficiency in eukaryotic cell culture, molecular techniques, operation of microscopes, and equipment calibrations (e.g., pH meters and balances)
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong technical laboratory skills (e.g., pipetting, weighing, and measuring pH)
• Experience with writing standard operating procedures
• Familiarity with FDA, ICH, and EU Regulations and Guidelines
• Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives and laboratory investigations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications

Preferred:

• 4+ years’ experience in Quality Control in a GMP environment, preferably with experience in a cell therapy QC laboratory
• Experience with the following instrumentation: flow cytometers, digital PCR, multimode plate readers

Travel Requirements

• None

Location

• This position is 100% on-site in Gainesville, Florida.

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Kincell Bio provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable, federal, state, and local laws. Kincell Bio complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: Kincell Bio values our relationships with our Recruitment Partners. We will only accept resumes from those partners who have been contracted by a member of our Human Resources team to collaborate with us. We are not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received without contract.