{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b89555f84e1c56799dc73d1d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b89555f84e1c56799dc73d1d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b89555f84e1c56799dc73d1d","title":"Quality Control Analyst - Berkeley, CA","description":"At Bayer, we believe work should matter. Every day, our teams push toward a future where \"Health for all, Hunger for none\" is within reach, and every role, from the lab to the field to the boardroom, helps us get there. We give people the ownership to shape outcomes, the support to grow through new skills and experiences, and a global community where different perspectives are valued. If you want your work to count and the room to become your best, you'll find it here.\n\nQuality Control Analyst - Berkeley, CA\n\nJoin our team as a QC Analyst, where you will play a crucial role in conducting chemical and physical analyses in our production site laboratory. Your responsibilities will include performing product release and in-process control tests, conducting stability tests, maintaining and calibrating analytical equipment, managing sample administration in SAP/LIMS, and performing root cause analyses for nonconformities. Additionally, you will support GMP operations through computer system validation, method validation, raw data control and archiving, and the creation of GMP documents and regulations. This position supports the quality control testing of cell therapy, commercial rFVIII, and CCTC products.\n\nYOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nPerform GMP analytical testing of cell therapy products, focusing on methods using flow cytometers, microscopic technologies, and ddPCR;\nConduct testing of raw materials, starting materials, process intermediates, and final cell therapy products such as CAR-T cells and iPSCs;\nProvide technical scientific support for QC functional areas, maintaining subject matter expertise for USP/NF, EP, and JP compendia;\nFollow SOPs accurately, perform activities in accordance with cGMP requirements, and report abnormalities;\nExecute method validations and transfers, manage discrepancies, and implement corrective and preventative actions;\nKeep accurate documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy per cGMPs, compile and review data in LIMS or other databases;\nDemonstrate knowledge of operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills for analytical instruments;\nIndependently design and conduct experiments, assays, or operational procedures of considerable complexity;\nCommunicate complex scientific findings and recommendations effectively in various settings;\nInteract with multiple departments such as Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Safety.\n\nWHO YOU ARE:\n\nBayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nB.S. in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or related field;\nDemonstrated expertise and hands-on experience in flow cytometric assays for characterization of cell therapy products;\nThorough knowledge of GLP/GMP guidelines as applied to the testing of biologics molecules;\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills including writing of scientific and technical reports.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nA minimum of 6 years relevant experience in biopharma, healthcare, or manufacturing environment;\nM.S. in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in biopharma, healthcare, or manufacturing environment;\nExperience in other analytical methods for cell therapy products, e.g., cell-based functional assays, quantitative PCR/ddPCR assays, quantitative imaging assays, virology;\nHands-on experience in handling human cells/cell lines including PBMC, CAR-T cells, iPSC;\nThorough knowledge of compendial requirements (USP, EP, JP), ACS, and FCC requirements.\n\nShift hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.\nCandidates must be flexible to support business needs, including occasional weekend work when required to meet operational timelines.\n\nEmployees can expect to be paid a salary between $93,840.00 - $125,000.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.\nThis salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.\nThis posting will be available for application until at least 10-28-26.\n\n#LI-US\n\n#LI-AMS\n\nYOUR APPLICATION\n\nBayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.\nTo all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.\n\nBayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans\n\nBayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders.\n\nBayer is an E-Verify Employer.\n\nLocation: United States : California : Berkeley\nDivision: Pharmaceuticals\nReference Code: 894883\n\nContact Us\n\nEmail: hrop_usa@bayer.com","company":"Bayer","rawCompany":"bayer","city":"Berkeley","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-16T11:09:02.986Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"},{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"},{"code":"19-4031.00","title":"Chemical Technicians","slug":"chemical-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"325412","title":"Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"pharmaceutical-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"541714","title":"Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-biotechnology-except-nanobiotechnology"},{"code":"325414","title":"Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing","slug":"biological-product-except-diagnostic-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Quality Control Analyst - Berkeley, CA","description":"At Bayer, we believe work should matter. Every day, our teams push toward a future where \"Health for all, Hunger for none\" is within reach, and every role, from the lab to the field to the boardroom, helps us get there. We give people the ownership to shape outcomes, the support to grow through new skills and experiences, and a global community where different perspectives are valued. If you want your work to count and the room to become your best, you'll find it here.\n\nQuality Control Analyst - Berkeley, CA\n\nJoin our team as a QC Analyst, where you will play a crucial role in conducting chemical and physical analyses in our production site laboratory. Your responsibilities will include performing product release and in-process control tests, conducting stability tests, maintaining and calibrating analytical equipment, managing sample administration in SAP/LIMS, and performing root cause analyses for nonconformities. Additionally, you will support GMP operations through computer system validation, method validation, raw data control and archiving, and the creation of GMP documents and regulations. This position supports the quality control testing of cell therapy, commercial rFVIII, and CCTC products.\n\nYOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nPerform GMP analytical testing of cell therapy products, focusing on methods using flow cytometers, microscopic technologies, and ddPCR;\nConduct testing of raw materials, starting materials, process intermediates, and final cell therapy products such as CAR-T cells and iPSCs;\nProvide technical scientific support for QC functional areas, maintaining subject matter expertise for USP/NF, EP, and JP compendia;\nFollow SOPs accurately, perform activities in accordance with cGMP requirements, and report abnormalities;\nExecute method validations and transfers, manage discrepancies, and implement corrective and preventative actions;\nKeep accurate documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy per cGMPs, compile and review data in LIMS or other databases;\nDemonstrate knowledge of operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills for analytical instruments;\nIndependently design and conduct experiments, assays, or operational procedures of considerable complexity;\nCommunicate complex scientific findings and recommendations effectively in various settings;\nInteract with multiple departments such as Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Safety.\n\nWHO YOU ARE:\n\nBayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nB.S. in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or related field;\nDemonstrated expertise and hands-on experience in flow cytometric assays for characterization of cell therapy products;\nThorough knowledge of GLP/GMP guidelines as applied to the testing of biologics molecules;\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills including writing of scientific and technical reports.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nA minimum of 6 years relevant experience in biopharma, healthcare, or manufacturing environment;\nM.S. in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in biopharma, healthcare, or manufacturing environment;\nExperience in other analytical methods for cell therapy products, e.g., cell-based functional assays, quantitative PCR/ddPCR assays, quantitative imaging assays, virology;\nHands-on experience in handling human cells/cell lines including PBMC, CAR-T cells, iPSC;\nThorough knowledge of compendial requirements (USP, EP, JP), ACS, and FCC requirements.\n\nShift hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.\nCandidates must be flexible to support business needs, including occasional weekend work when required to meet operational timelines.\n\nEmployees can expect to be paid a salary between $93,840.00 - $125,000.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.\nThis salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.\nThis posting will be available for application until at least 10-28-26.\n\n#LI-US\n\n#LI-AMS\n\nYOUR APPLICATION\n\nBayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. 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