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Quality Control Analyst

The Quality Control Analyst will join our Quality team to be a key player in all scientific and documentation aspects of product development, release, stability, and investigations in support of maintaining and improving processes within the CRISPRevolution Production Team.

*Available shift: Monday-Friday (Swing - 2:30pm-11:00pm PST)

What You'll Do:

Conduct Routine testing of raw materials, In-process, stability and finished goods samples from the manufacturing process step
Conduct testing following SOPs using LCMS, HPLC, UV/Vis, Wet Bench chemistry,Raman spectroscopy, pH as well as Microbiology and Environmental testing such as Endotoxin , Bioburden, and others.
Conduct molecular biology testings following SOPs to perform PCR, DNA sequencing and cloning. Experience with Illumina sequencer is highly desirable.
Conduct routine QC lab cleaning and maintenance.
Conduct QC equipment preventive maintenance or calibration.
Conduct shipping inspection of Finished Goods.
Conduct QC reagent inventory and order reagents and supplies.
Assist in QC reagent qualification and studies.
Trend EM and QC data results
Document, analyze, and interpret QC and experimental data.
Responds to internal and external customer inquiries and requests as relevant to product quality or integrity.
Investigates customer complaints and obtains data for customer inquiries that are relevant to QC.
Management of contract testing labs for in-process and final release assays.
Provides troubleshooting support for analytical equipment (LC-MS, HPLC, GC)

About You:

Ability to identify customer needs and issues and develop realistic solutions to meet needs and solve problems.
Ability to communicate recommendations and decisions across the organization.
1+ years in a regulated Quality Control or similar role
Bachelor’s Degree in a Chemistry or Biochemistry or scientific discipline and/ or equivalent experience.
Possess working knowledge of cGMP
Strong communication skills
High degree of attention to detail
Analytical instrumentation experience, including instrument troubleshooting, is preferred (e.g. ESI-MS, LC-MS, HPLC, GC, bioburden testing, endotoxin testing, KF, UV/VIS etc.)

Company Perks & Benefits

Equity options
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k Program
Catered meals on Tuesday and Thursday
Paid parental leave
Flexible paid time off

$30 - $34 an hour

Pay range listed is dependent on experience. An 8% shift differential will be added for swing shift on top of hourly rate offered.

The company does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

About Us

Synthego is a genome engineering company that enables the acceleration of life science research and development in the pursuit of improved human health.

Based on a foundation of engineering and chemistry, Synthego leverages automation and machine learning to synthesize high-quality CRISPR reagents for science at scale. Synthego’s mission is to enable agile life science research and development from discovery through clinical trials by providing scientists with comprehensive CRISPR solutions for each phase coupled with full technical and regulatory support from industry-leading experts.

With its technologies cited in hundreds of peer-reviewed publications and utilized by thousands of commercial and academic researchers and therapeutic drug developers, Synthego is at the forefront of innovation, enabling the next generation of medicines by delivering genome editing at an unprecedented scale.

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What You Should Know About Quality Control Analyst, Synthego

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of life sciences? Join Synthego as a Quality Control Analyst and be a vital part of our Quality team in Redwood City, CA! In this role, you’ll engage in the scientific and documentation aspects of our product development, release, stability, and investigations, which are essential for enhancing processes within the CRISPRevolution Production Team. Working Monday through Friday, during swing shifts from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM PST, you will be conducting routine testing of raw materials and finished goods, following strict SOPs and utilizing advanced techniques like LCMS, HPLC, and PCR among others. Your keen attention to detail will guide you in performing thorough QC equipment maintenance, handling customer inquiries, and managing contract testing labs. We are looking for someone with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related field and at least 1 year of quality control experience. Alongside your technical skills, effective communication and problem-solving capabilities will be invaluable as you collaborate with our dynamic team and help us in delivering high-quality CRISPR solutions. Plus, with fantastic perks like equity options, medical benefits, and catered meals, working with us is not just a job–it’s an opportunity for career growth in the cutting-edge field of genome engineering. If you're passionate about improving human health through innovative science, we would love to hear from you!

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What are the responsibilities of a Quality Control Analyst at Synthego?

As a Quality Control Analyst at Synthego, your main responsibilities will include conducting routine testing of raw materials and finished products, performing microbiology tests, and using advanced analytical techniques like LCMS and HPLC. You'll also manage equipment maintenance, react to customer inquiries, and assist in QC reagent qualification.