QC Associate

Job Title: QC AssociateLocation: Bothell, WA, 98021* 100% OnsiteDuration: 12 MonthsSchedule: Wed-Sat 0600-1630The primary focus of the Quality Control Associate I role will be to support drug product lot releaseand in-process testing within a cGMP environment.EDUCATION BS (Required) in Scientific discipline. Microbiology preferred.Experience0-3 years of regulated industry experience, or equivalent combinationof education and experience.Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Ability to work in a high paced team environment, meet deadlines, andprioritize work from multiple projects. Strong analytical and communication skills. Computer proficiency as well as the ability to master new softwareprograms. Experience working in a GMP environment is preferred. Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, business results driven environment.Responsibilities Perform or support cGMP lot release, in-process, and stability testing using various softwarepackages. Ensure timely completion of testing and tasks as assigned. Support assay transfer and method validation of by executing cross-site validation protocols andproviding data to support final reports. Identify opportunities for continuous improvements. Maintain instrumentation and equipment preventative maintenance and supportingdocumentation in a cGMP compliant manner. Assist in the implementation of new assay methodologies and the associated instrumentation. Identify and support initiation of Deviations, CAPAs and Laboratory Investigations.Working ConditionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit;bend; stretch; use hands and fingers, with various manipulations; reach with hands and arms;and effectively communicate with others in the workplace, including the ability to make andpromptly respond to audible cues and warnings. Work in areas that may have strong magnets. May work in areas with exposure to vapor phase liquid nitrogen. Must have ability to work assigned shift (Day, Night, Weekends and/or holidays). Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garmentsdaily. This may include, but not limited to: safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields,lab coats, full body gowns, hairnets, gloves, and hearing protection. Require to work in and around laboratories and controlled, enclosed, restricted areas, includedclean rooms. Require to carry and/or lift up to 10 pounds several times a day.This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed bythe person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describethose functions that are essential to the performance of this job.This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilitiesassigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental orsecondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required toperform any other job-related duties as requested by management. About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.comBenefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com .LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.