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Alexza

Scientist I, QC Technical Resources

Fremont, CA · On-site

$120K/yr

Job Summary Provides scientific, technical, and operational support to the Quality Control organization while coordinating all aspects of the site's stability program. Conducts cGMP pharmaceutical ...

Herbalife

Scientist, Document Control

Torrance, CA · On-site

... Quality Control (QC), Product Science, and Transportation to assure appropriateness. * Route and implement raw material change requests and change orders in Agile by gathering approvals from ...

Herbalife

Scientist, Document Control

Torrance, CA · On-site

... Quality Control (QC), Product Science, and Transportation to assure appropriateness. * Route and implement raw material change requests and change orders in Agile by gathering approvals from ...

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A Quality Control Scientist ensures that products meet required safety, quality, and regulatory standards. They perform laboratory tests, analyze data, and identify deviations in manufacturing processes. Their role is crucial in industries like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and food production to maintain compliance and product consistency. They also collaborate with production teams to implement corrective actions and improve quality control procedures.

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Sr. Scientist, Quality Control

Codexis

Redwood City, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

The Sr. Scientist in Quality Control will be leading analytical method transfer and validation for oligonucleotide therapeutic and enzyme products. This role serves as a subject matter expert for analytical methods and instrumentation within Quality and will help leading the design and implementation of the QC laboratory in a GMP manufacturing facility. This is an on-site position initially be based in Redwood City, CA, with the potential to transition to our Hayward location in the future or operate in a hybrid capacity across both sites.
We would love to meet candidates who bring:
Strong scientific judgment and analytical problem-solving skills
GMP quality mindset with a focus on compliance and execution
Adaptability and leadership in a fast-paced environment
Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration 
  • Lead analytical method transfers and method validation activities, including protocol design, execution and reporting.
  • Author transfer/validation protocols, technical reports, SOPs and relevant regulatory filing sections.
  • Manage the lifecycle of analytical methods and laboratory instruments, including qualification, maintenance, change control to support GMP readiness.
  • Perform advanced analytical testing for raw materials, in-process and finished products. 
  • Provide technical oversight for QC analytical methods and instrumentation, including troubleshoot, root cause analysis, deviations and OOS/OOT investigations.
  • Design, execute, and oversee stability programs, including protocol development, study execution, data review, trend evaluation, and technical reporting.
  • Support QC systems, documentation, laboratory practices, and analytical controls across both the ISO 9001 quality site and the transition to GMP-compliant operations.

Additional experience that would be valuable for this role includes:
  • Experience with microbiological testing and environmental monitoring, or related GMP laboratory controls.
  • Experience supporting the buildout, expansion, or operational readiness of analytical laboratories.

  • Ph.D. in life sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field with 4+ years of relevant industry experience in regulated environment; or M.S./B.S. with 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Working knowledge of cGMP and ICH guidelines.
  • Proven experience in developing analytical method validation strategies and execution.
  • Deep technical knowledge and working experience in LC-MS, IP-RP-HPLC and AEX chromatography for oligonucleotide analysis.
  • Strong scientific background in analytical techniques for biological products, including ELISA, qPCR, UV-Vis, CE-SDS, HPLC, and GC.

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
  • Basic Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
  • 401k with Company Match up to 4% 
  • Company Equity 
  • Generous Paid Time Off including 18 Company Holidays (with a summer and winter shutdown), Vacation, and Wellness Time 
  • Annual Lifestyle Account for reimbursement of fitness programs, equipment and more 
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) 
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Commuter/Parking, Dependent Care & Healthcare)
  • Student Debt Program (Company Contribution to Loans)
  • Mental Health Wellness Program
  • Subsidized onsite lunch program
  • Onsite Gym Facilities
  • Paid Parental Leave
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