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We are growing our locations and are investing more than $2 billion into establishing a new large-scale manufacturing site for biopharmaceuticals in the United States to accelerate the growth of our Bio CDMO (Contract and Development Manufacturing Organization) business. This will be the largest end-to-end cell culture CDMO provider in North America.

The new site will offer end-to-end solutions to our customers looking to manufacture biopharmaceuticals in the US. In addition to drug substance manufacture, it will also provide automated fill-finish and assembly, packaging, and labeling services. The new state-of-the-art facility is located in Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States.

About This Role

The QC Bioassay Analyst works with direction from manager to execute QC cell- and plate-based analytical methods including protein binding assays, cell-based potency assays, cell culture routine maintenance, and residual testing for DNA, Host Cell Protein (HCP), Protein A/G. The QC Bioassay Analyst adheres to GMP compliant laboratory operations in accordance with regulatory guidelines. This role generates analytical results and identify laboratory exceptions, invalid assays, deviations, change controls and corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs). The QC Bioassay Analyst is primarily responsible for executing routine analytical methods in support of manufacturing, and as needed supporting laboratory execution of analytical method transfers and validations. The ability to effectively communicate and function in a fast-paced, highly technical environment is essential to success.

Major Accountabilities:

• Executes cell- and plate-based analytical methods including protein binding assays (e.g. ELISA, Dot Blot, etc.), cell-based potency assays, cell culture maintenance, and residual testing for DNA, Host Cell Protein (HCP), Protein A/G
• Ensures analytical testing of in process, drug substance (DS), drug product (DP) and stability samples are performed according to appropriate GMP regulations.
  
• Ensures analytical testing data is captured in LIMS software and data integrity is maintained.
  
• Reports assay performance and assists with implementing improvements that ensure quality and efficiency within QC Bioassay
  
• Identifies and follows-up on excursions and deviations and initiate corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs)
  
• Coordinates and supports QC Bioassay lab activities, as needed.
  
• Supports laboratory execution of analytical method transfers and validations
  
• Assists with authoring and reviewing QC SOPs.
  
• Works cross functionally with other QC departments, Manufacturing, Process Science, and Quality Assurance stakeholders to achieve customer and FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies objectives.
  
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences,Virology, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related science field with 0 - 2 years of experience
  
• 0-2 years GMP laboratory experience

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with LIMS software

Working Environment:

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time up to 240 minutes.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time up to 240 minutes.
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 10 pounds.

FDBN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or any other protected class. If an accommodation to the application process is needed, please email FDBN_PNC@fujifilm.com.

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