Research Associate, Quality Control

Accelerate Diagnostics - Tucson, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Tucson, AZ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Research Associate for Quality Control plays a crucial role in the Operations Team, focusing on the testing of incoming products to ensure quality standards are met. This position involves both analytical and biological testing, utilizing various laboratory instruments and supporting manufacturing processes. The role requires collaboration with internal teams to communicate results and maintain documentation, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the quality control operations.

Responsibilities

• Routine sample preparation and execution of various QC methods.
• Daily maintenance of bacterial subcultures.
• Preparation of bacterial suspensions in blood and various media.
• Manufacturing reagents.
• Instrument calibration.
• Execute analytical QC testing.
• Execute biological QC testing.
• Analysis of QC testing results.
• Communication of results and challenges among internal teams.
• Preparation of QC paperwork for review by Quality Assurance (QA).
• Documentation of reagents and equipment used for testing.
• Sequester and maintain consumable retains.
• Maintaining lab organization, cleaning, and inventory stock.
• Support consumable manufacturing activities as required.
• Support fill and formulation activities assigned.
• Managing Kanban cards for reordering material and cycle count.
• Cutting foil to fulfill the requirements of production.
• Wash and autoclave dishes.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or related life sciences.
• Minimum 1 year laboratory and/or research experience preferred.
• Experience handling hazardous biological organisms (BSL2) is a plus.
• Microbiology coursework/lab work is a plus.
• Experience in GDP environment preferred.
• Knowledge of basic wet/bench chemistry preferred.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Organized, meticulous, diligent, flexible.
• Good problem solver/critical thinking skills.
• Learns quickly with good initiative.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).