QC Scientist

Job description

·  Job facts

Role and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will report to the QC Team Lead and will be responsible for:

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Performing Product QC testing according to standard procedures and within specified time frames.

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Reporting on the results in the appropriate format.

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Performing ad hoc testing as and when required for troubleshooting, investigation purposes and test method validation purposes.

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Maintenance of selected pieces of equipment used for Product QC testing.

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Maintenance of protocols and procedures used for Product QC testing.

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Drive NCR/CAPA/CR process for QC and participate in investigations.

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Perform testing for the routine monitoring of qualified systems.

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Perform testing for the qualification of QC equipment.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

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Scientific degree or equivalent diploma in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related disciplines.

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Experience in Molecular Biology techniques such as PCR, qPCR and next-generation sequencing.

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An understanding of the concepts associated with Quality Control.

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Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint required).

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Experience in ISO quality management systems (ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485) will be advantageous.

Additional Notes

The position requires an individual with the ability to multi-task, perform consistently in a high-pressure environment and work without supervision. Strong communication skills are required for this role to ensure that objectives are achieved and communicated to all stakeholders.

This position is a 12 month contract

·  Who we are

At Roche, 98,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.