Temporary Worker - Associate I, Quality Assurance

Kincell Bio engineers cells into therapies. With manufacturing facilities located in Research Triangle Park, NC and Gainesville, FL, Kincell Bio is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with the mission to streamline CMC development, apply expertise in analytical and process development and GMP manufacturing, testing and release from early clinical to pivotal studies and product launch.  Kincell Bio is focused on supporting innovative companies developing immune cell therapies, including autologous and allogeneic CAR-T, TCR, TILs, Tregs and CAR-NK technologies. We offer challenging career opportunities, competitive benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards performance.

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

The contingent staff member for Quality Assurance will oversees the revision, issuance, and tracking of controlled documents that support GMP manufacturing of drug substances and products. This highly motivated member of the Quality Unit will promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization by driving document control processes. The Associate I continually evaluates opportunities for improvement to increase efficiency while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and standards. The Associate I produces results in a fast-paced environment to meet client deadlines and to effectively prioritize based on criticality.

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.

• Actively participates in fostering a positive, collaborative work culture.
• Will work directly with all departments and across sites to revise, issue, and track controlled documents to meet timelines. Provide status updates and reminders when necessary.
• Maintains databases used for tracking various GMP documentation.
• Filing, tracking, archival, scanning, and uploading of GMP documentation.
• Support regulatory (FDA, EMA) and client audits/inspections.
• Ensures basic grammatical accuracy, completeness, Good Documentation Practices, and proper formatting when revising documents.
• Processes, distributes, and maintains controlled documentation (i.e., SOPs, logbooks, etc.) using a document control system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

• HS Diploma With 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Prefer experience with FDA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in the pharmaceutical, biologic, medical device, or human tissue industries in a Document Control position, including the revision, issuance, and tracking of batch records, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Specifications, etc. Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel experience
• Exposure to 21 CFR Parts 210 & 211, 21 CFR 820, and/or 21 CFR 1270, biotechnology, and electronic computer systems is desired
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Team player with the ability to influence others.
• Detail-oriented, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effectively manages cross-functional communication
• Multitasks strategically and tactically in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize and manage complex processes/projects.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to function in a rapidly changing environment and balance multiple priorities simultaneously.

Physical Demands

• Adjusting or moving objects weighing up to 40lbs

Travel Requirements

• N/A

Location

       This is a site-based temporary position located in Gainesville, FL, and will require some non-standard working hours, including scheduled early mornings, late evenings, and/or weekends

#LI-Onsite 

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.