Associate Quality Control Laboratory

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The Associate role will be responsible for executing routine testing of non-complex/compendial methods for release and stability, environmental monitoring, utility testing, raw materials, etc. as appropriate for the individual role. They will also support general lab operations and maintenance activities, as required.

Duties/Responsibilities

General Level Responsibilities

• Executes routine testing of non-complex/compendial methods, environmental monitoring, utility testing, raw materials etc., as appropriate for the individual role.
• Perform release/stability testing for non-complex/Compendial methods on intermediate or finished product.
• Perform activities to support lab operations such as housekeeping, alarm acknowledgement, reagent preparation, inventory management, material and reagent ordering, sample pickup and discarding, and execution of work orders.
• Provides input into scheduling of assignments by the team lead / manager.
• Perform data verification and review.
• Supports revisions to QC documents for managerial review and approval.
• Contributes to and leads simple projects within the team. Also contributes to complex projects.
• May train colleagues in the execution of tasks and testing.
• Contributes to change controls.
• Supports deviation investigations and laboratory investigations through data gathering or interview process.
• Identifies and escalates challenges & barriers to execution, suggests solutions, and participates in remediation.
• Identifies and escalates method and/or instrument issues. Also supports solutions.
• Positive, supportive, and actively collaborates within the team.
• Records performance metrics.
• Actively and positively learns and participates in Operational Excellence (OpEx) and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives in the team.
• Positive, supportive, and actively collaborates within the team.
• Complete all required tasks compliantly and safely while consistently and intentionally modeling BMS values (Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Urgency, Innovation, and Inclusion).
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Min Bachelors Degree in a non-technical discipline with more than 5 years experience or in a Scientific or relevant Technical area with more that one years experience
• Fluency in French and professional command of English (oral and written)
• Ability to understand and follow procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and management regarding task completion, roadblocks, and needs.
• Attention to detail and demonstrate organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting timelines
• Is considered capable of executing tasks with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of basic electronic systems (email, MS Office, etc.) and lab data systems (e.g. LIMS) required
• Demonstrated experience with basic activities performed within the specific laboratory setting.
• Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.

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On-site Protocol

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