At Viral Vector Services (VVS) a division of Thermo Fisher Scientific we deliver, from process development through commercial supply, we offer the expertise and resources necessary to help clients deliver innovative gene therapies. Placed in the forefront of our leading- and cutting-edge Cell and Gene Therapy business enabling clients to cure genetic, rare, and otherwise untreatable diseases

How will you make an impact?

The QC Sample Control Associate will support manufacturing and QC testing labs by managing the delivery, storage and transfer of samples. Samples include release test, backups, retains, client material, and stability samples. The coordinator will be responsible for the shipment of samples off site for testing and for supporting retain program as required by CFR regulations. Coordinator will support other QC activities as needed.

What will you do?

• Receive, log in and store all samples submitted to the QC laboratory.
• Coordinate with other departments for sample-related issues.
• Manage samples in LIMS and coordinate with QC systems specialist to ensure all products are entered into LIMs properly.
• Prepare submission paperwork and submission samples to contract testing laboratories in coordination with Shipping department.
• Perform laboratory inventories and equipment cleaning.
• Support QC document lifecycle activities.
• Follow written standard operating procedures and document any deviations that may occur.
• Maintains and ensures safe laboratory environment and work practices
• Maintain metrics on team performance.
• Represent the functional group in project meetings and investigations.

This Role is Sunday to Wednesday First Shift ( 7 am – 05:30 pm). Flexibility and overtime may be required to support project timelines.

How will you get here?

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• 1+ years of experience working in a cGMP environment.
• Two years of post-secondary technical education or equivalent in experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Skilled with electronic information management systems (LIMS, electronic lab notebooks, etc) and electronic organizational skills using Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet or other planning tools
• Ability to communicate/work in a high pressure/high paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and function effectively as a member of a team
• Good attention to detail and ability to adhere to standard procedures

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