The Senior Analyst 1, QC Analytical Development (QCAD) Bioassay supports the implementation of plate and cell-based analytical methods for Technology Transfer (TT) of drug substance (DS) and drug product (DP) into the Quality Control laboratories of FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, Holly Springs. This role supports the transfer and validation of methods such as residuals (HCP, DNA, Protein A), dot blot for product identity, ELISA ID/ Potency and various cell-based assays. The Senior Analyst 1, QC AD Bioassay ensures Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliant laboratory operations in accordance with regulatory guidelines. This role executes analytical method transfers from clients and author and review procedures, SOPs, and technical reports.

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.

We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

What You’ll Do

• Executes analytical method transfers and validations for plate and cell-based Bioassays for the QC Analytical Development team.
• Ensures compliance of analytical testing with appropriate GMP regulations.
• Participates in regular meetings for TT programs with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.
• Authors and reviews SOPs, protocols, and technical reports.
• Works cross-functionally with Contract Laboratory Organizations (CLOs), QC testing teams, Quality Assurance (QA), and Process Science groups to ensure transfer of methods according to deadlines.
• Collaborates with the LIMS team and IT department to build new analytical method functionality that meets end-user and customer requirements.
• Ensures compendial method oversight and scientific guidelines (e.g. ICH, EMA, FDA, etc.).
• Supports regulatory requests and inspections.
• Supports the QCAD team to investigate any project challenges with necessary risk assessment tools and techniques, as needed.
• Supports best practices for TT and PPQ strategies globally, as required.
• Coordinates and supports QCAD Bioassay lab activities and provide training for QC Bioassay lab technicians.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Virology, Biology, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related science field with 2+ years of analytical laboratory experience preferably in Biotechnology, Pharma, Contract Research Organization (CRO), or Contract Laboratory Organization (CLO); OR,
• Master’s Degree in Virology, Microbiology, Biology, or related science field with Microbiology, Virology, Biology, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or related science field with 0+ years of previous experience.
• 1+ years of experience in a GMP environment.
• Experience with QC Bioassay testing methods including protein binding assays (e.g. ELISA, Dot Blot, etc.).
• Experience with analytical method development, tech transfers and validation residual testing for DNA, Host Cell Protein (HCP), Protein A.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in Virology, Microbiology, Biology or related science field with 1+ years of related experience.
• Experience with LIMS software.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to:

• Ability to discern audible cues.
• Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color.
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time up to 60 minutes.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time up to 60 minutes.
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers.
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions.
• Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces. 
  Will work in heights greater than 4 feet.

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If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBN_PNC@fujifilm.com).