This QC Biochemist role involves performing quality control tests on products, ensuring equipment is maintained, and contributing to process improvements. It suits an individual with a background in biochemistry or a related field, who is motivated to work in a regulated, high-volume testing environment.
Responsibilities
Perform all assigned QC tests following analytical methods and procedures (qualitative and quantitative analysis of raw materials and bulk, in-process or finished goods)
Assure bulks and/or finished products conform to established specifications
Provide technical guidance to resolve issues and follow-up on actions
Perform material transactions in SAP system
Attend shift start-up meetings and provide appropriate status follow-up
Ensure that cleaning, maintenance and calibration of QC equipment take place according to schedule
Ensure the required documents/records are available
Assist in the development and evaluation of new procedures and techniques and analyze existing methods to suggest improvements
Perform Engineering Change Orders (ECO's) as needed
Assist the Supervisor in the preparation / review policies/procedures
Provide recommendations to continuously improve product/process quality and enhance productivity, reduce cost, and increase production capability
Participate in assigned trainings, cross-training or off-site training as required
Help new biochemists in area-specific trainings when experienced
Assure finished products conform to internal and government standards and satisfies ISO regulations
Promote a safe work environment
Keep abreast of the basic requirements for safety compliance in own area of work and comply with those requirements
Thoroughly understand lab safety and hazardous waste management
Provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment
Participate in Environmental, Health & Safety programs
Address corrective actions whenever a hazard is identified
Notify supervisor and Safety Officer(s) of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices
Perform other related duties and assignments as required
Requirements
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or other related degree
0-1 year of relevant laboratory experience in pharma/biotech/academic research
Knowledge of immunoassays related to cell biology applications: Cells immunophenotyping, ELISA and/or Western Blots
English communication capabilities - mainly written
Fluent Hungarian - written & spoken
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Motivation and proactive thinking
Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team and work centers goals, objectives and activities
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work
Experience with pipetting (single- and multi-channel) in a small volume scale
Experienced with Microsoft Applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Aware of general laboratory safety, biosafety procedures and standards
Good time management, and ability to work independently
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have:
Proficiency in at least one applicable QC technique and software packages associated with testing, data analysis, interpretation and reporting with good understanding of the operation of related instrumentation such as Flow Cytometers, Gel Electrophoresis Systems, Optical readers
Knowledge of cell culturing methods
Benefits
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About the Company
Waters Corporation is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
