Quality Control Analyst I at QIAGEN in Beverly, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Overview

At the heart of QIAGEN's business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees - more than 5000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people's lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

The Quality Control Analyst I establish, initiate, and implement programs focused on, process and product development. They will independently perform assays on raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products to ensure product quality standards are met.

Position Requirements

* Independently interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
* Perform visual inspections of finished products.
* Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses.
* Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.
* Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
* Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions.
* Develop assay protocols with limited assistance.
* Participate in continuous improvement activities.
* Participate on product development teams.
* Adhere to and perform assays for product qualification with a high degree of accuracy.
* Perform duties as scheduled designed to enhance the QC group functionality.
* Work with senior staff on projects as determined by the Quality Control Management.
* Ability to adapt to a fast-paced quality control process by organizing and prioritizing responsibilities.
* Provide assay training and mentoring to technologists.
* Assist with new assay development, inventory management, and 5S compliance.
* Perform additional duties as assigned.

Personal Requirements

* 5-7 years laboratory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Quality control and/or molecular biology experience preferred.
* Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year College or University in Biology, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry.
* Master's Degree in biotechnology, biology preferred.

What we offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person's appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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