Senior Analyst I, QC Bioassay at Ultragenyx in Woburn, MA

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Position Summary:

This position is in the Ultragenyx Gene Therapy Quality Control Bioassay group. The Sr QC Analyst I will work with others in Quality Control and Analytical Development in a dynamic environment to support AAV-based gene therapy programs. The Sr QC Analyst I will perform cell-based bioassays, ELISAs, and other biological methods in a GMP setting. In addition, the Sr QC Analyst I will support testing at external laboratories. Routine work includes release and stability testing, critical reagent qualification, method validation and transfer, critical reagent qualification, analyzing data, and authoring technical documents.

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Work Model:

Core Lab & Ops: This role typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site.

Responsibilities:

Provide hands-on leadership and subject matter expertise by performing quantitative PCR and cell-based assays in a GMP environment to support product release and stability.

Review and approval of cGMP analytical data for release and stability testing from bioassay test methods including, but not limited to, mRNA expression, functional potency and ELISA testing platforms

Author SOPs and technical documents

Support the development, technical transfer, and validation of late-stage assays for AAV-based gene therapy programs

Work independently to review and trend QC data

Author and support quality events; Change controls, Deviation, CAPA, OOS Investigation, as needed.

Train and mentor junior staff

Maintain the QC Bioassay laboratory (ex. Instrument qualification and maintenance. Passage cells, qualify critical reagents, etc)

Work with cross functional teams with both internal and external stakeholders

Requirements:

BS in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or a related discipline with minimum 5+ years industry experience

Experience in a GMP/GLP environment is a must.

Experience in routine mammalian cell culture required

Experience with quantitative PCR required. Experience with cell-based potency assays is required. Experience performing immunoassays such as ELISAs strongly desired

Experience with statistical analysis (SoftMax, JMP) preferred

Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong collaboration, team-working skills, and communication skills

Independently motivated and detail-oriented with good problem-solving ability

Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Physical Demand Requirements

Lab:

Stand for extended periods of time with periodic stooping / bending / kneeling

Able to lift, push, pull up to 50lbs

Climb ladders and stairs of various heights

Work in a lab environment requiring special protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body. This role requires the ability to wear personal protective equipment

Certain tasks may require use of a respirator; medical clearance will be required in advance

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