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Weekend QC Scientist Summary

The Weekend QC Scientist supports GMP manufacturing and laboratory operations by performing routine microbiology and chemistry testing, sample handling, and laboratory support activities under approved procedures and supervision. This entry-level role focuses on accurate execution, strong Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and maintaining laboratory readiness during weekend operations.

Work Schedule

• Friday–Sunday | 12‑hour shifts (36 hours/week)
• Night Shift (7p – 7:30a)
• Additional hours may be required to support operational needs, on-demand testing, or quality events.‑demand testing, or quality events.

Essential Job Functions:

A)      Laboratory Testing & Sample Support

• Perform routine microbiology and chemistry testing in accordance with approved methods, SOPs, and GMP requirements.
• Support testing of materials that may include raw materials, utilities, in-process samples, finished products, stability, environmental, or validation-related samples, as assigned.‑process samples, finished products, stability, environmental, or validation‑related samples, as assigned.
• Perform sample receipt, labeling, log‑in, tracking, storage, incubation/handling, and disposal activities per procedure.
• Escalate atypical results, execution concerns, or equipment issues promptly to on-shift scientist and/or area leadership.

B)      Laboratory Operations & Readiness

• Support daily laboratory operations, including:
  • Glassware washing and preparation
  • Reagent preparation (as trained)
  • Consumables inventory management and restocking
  • Laboratory cleaning, waste handling, and 5S activities
• Perform basic equipment checks, verifications, and routine maintenance activities within trained scope.
• Ensure laboratory spaces, instruments, and documentation remain inspection-ready at all times.‑ready at all times

C)      Documentation & Data Integrity

• Accurately complete laboratory forms, logbooks, and electronic records in compliance with GDP and data integrity principles.
• Perform second-person verifications or peer reviews of data and documentation, as trained and assigned.‑person verifications or peer reviews of data and documentation, as trained and assigned.
• Support laboratory investigations and deviations by gathering documentation, performing authorized re‑work, and assisting senior staff.

D)     Safety, Compliance & Teamwork

• Follow all GMP, safety, biosafety, and chemical hygiene requirements, including proper PPE use.
• Work collaboratively with QC Scientists, Technicians, and cross-functional partners to ensure timely and compliant testing.‑functional partners to ensure timely and compliant testing.
• Demonstrate reliability and accountability as a weekend team member supporting ongoing manufacturing operations.
• Participate in required training, cross-training, and continuous improvement activities.‑training, and continuous improvement activities.

Special Job Requirements

·       Bachelor’s degree coursework in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry).

·       Minimum of 2 years of hands on experience performing Quality Control testing within a GMP/GDP environment.

·       Ability to follow written procedures and perform routine laboratory tasks with accuracy and consistency.

·       Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy.

·       Willingness and ability to work 12-hour weekend shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to both microbiology and chemistry laboratory operations.
• Familiarity with laboratory documentation systems (paper or electronic).
• Experience supporting investigations, audits, or inspection readiness activities.

INCOG’s Benefits:

·       Paid time off, based on tenure.

·       11 observed holidays + 1 floating holiday.

·       Choice to elect pet insurance.

·       401(k) plan with company match up to 3.5% of salary, vested immediately.

·       Choice of health & wellness plans.

·       FSA and HSA programs.

·       Dental & vision care.

Additional info about INCOG BioPharma Services:

At INCOG BioPharma we have built a world-class CDMO for parenteral injectable drugs. Our culture and priorities are different by design: focused on building long-term value for our customers, we are committed to a service-culture mindset, technical excellence, and a collaborative and team-centered approach to doing business.

If you crave the challenge of creating systems from scratch and believe you have insights for a better way of doing business, which benefits customers by ensuring quality outcomes and accelerating their route to market, we want to hear from you. Unless otherwise specified, all positions are based out of our Fishers, IN offices. Please note, we are a smoke-free campus.

INCOG BioPharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  All employment decisions at INCOG BioPharma are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical disability, sexual orientation, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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