Quality Control Specialist - QC Chemistry
Job Description
Job Description
Quality Control Specialist – QC Chemistry (Individualized Neoantigen Therapy) Location: Marlborough, MA (Day 1 in Norwood, MA; 100% Onsite) Schedule: Monday – Friday
About the Role
We are expanding our Quality Control team to support next-generation mRNA medicine!
Our Marlborough campus is a state-of-the-art cGMP facility dedicated to clinical-to-commercial manufacturing for Individualized Neoantigen Therapy (INT). Designed with end-to-end automation, robotics, and digital infrastructure, the site spans buffer prep through drug substance and product manufacturing.
We are seeking a QC Specialist (QC Chemistry) to serve as an individual contributor, subject matter expert (SME), and technical mentor for a growing team supporting QC Chemistry and Development laboratories.
Key Responsibilities
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Technical Mentorship: Provide hands-on guidance and technical oversight to associates across QC Chemistry workflows.
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Testing & Sample Coordination: Perform and coordinate cGMP analytical testing, sample management, and routine lab readiness.
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Digital & Automation Integration: Partner with Digital teams to optimize LabVantage LIMS workflows and leverage emerging tech to drive lab efficiency.
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Compliance & Troubleshooting: Lead investigations, address OOS/OOT results, and ensure adherence to cGMP and SOP standards.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Manufacturing, QA, and Development to support seamless product release.
Qualifications
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Education & Experience: BS in a scientific discipline with 2–5 years of QC experience in a cGMP environment (or MS with 0–3 years).
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Systems Knowledge: Hands-on experience with LIMS (LabVantage preferred) and document management systems (e.g., Veeva).
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Regulations: Solid foundation in FDA, EU, and ICH guidelines.
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Lab Skills: Proficiency in aseptic technique, gowning protocols, and laboratory safety practices.
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Adaptability: Comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting; flexibility for periodic on-call or weekend coverage.
Location Details
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Primary Site: 100% onsite in Marlborough, MA.
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Onboarding: Day 1 orientation takes place at our Norwood, MA site.
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salary: $45 - $45.14 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
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Technical Leadership & Operations: Provide daily guidance to associates across QC Chemistry and Development labs, coordinating schedules to ensure safe, timely cGMP sample processing, testing, and quality records across internal and external sites.
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HPLC & Hands-On Testing: Apply hands-on HPLC expertise and chromatogram analysis to directly support QC Chemistry operations and analytical workflows.
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Documentation & Compliance: Author and revise SOPs, protocols, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls; support data reviews, COA generation, and internal/external audit teams.
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Systems & Digital Optimization: Partner with the Digital team to optimize LabVantage LIMS for sample coordination, and explore compliant generative AI tools to enhance workflows within data-integrity controls.
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Lab Environment & Troubleshooting: Lead troubleshooting for compliance and sample management issues, while maintaining CTUs and establishing a safe, compliant laboratory environment.
Skills
- Microbiology (5 years of experience is required)
- Quality Control (5 years of experience is required)
- cGMP (5 years of experience is required)
- GMP (5 years of experience is required)
- chemistry (3 years of experience is required)
- Years of experience: 2 years
- Experience level: Experienced
Qualifications
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