QUALITY CONTROL SCIENTIST

Salary:

Minimum $46,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Job Summary:

The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. One of 15 centers of its kind in the United States, the Waisman Center encompasses laboratories for biomedical and behavioral research, a brain imaging center, and a clinical biomanufacturing facility for the production of pharmaceuticals for early stage human clinical trials. In addition to its research efforts, the Center provides an array of services to people with developmental disabilities, offers numerous educational and outreach programs to young children and their families, and trains scientists and clinicians who will serve our nation in the future.

This position will work within the Waisman Biomanufacturing (WB) work unit. WB is a clinical manufacturing facility that produces biologics (gene therapeutics, recombinant proteins, plasmids, viruses, vaccines, and cell therapies) for Phase I and II Human Clinical Trials in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines.

WB's Quality Control (QC) Scientists work with Manufacturing and Quality Assurance teams to test biopharmaceutical products and document results for in-process, release, and stability characterization. The QC Scientist will be responsible for running standard assays for product characterization and quality testing, shipping and outsourcing functions, reporting test results against specifications, and reviewing/verifying the work of teammates.

Responsibilities:

Quality Control Scientist I (RE009)
Quality Control Scientist II (RE010)

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
Associate's Degree in Biotechnology plus 3 years of experience is desired.

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology or a related field is highly preferred.

Qualifications:

The following is preferred:
- One to three years of experience working in a laboratory setting under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Experience in microbiological methods (cell enumeration and characterization, environmental monitoring, microbial isolate identification).
- Technical experience performing or using analytical methods including UV-Vis spectroscopy, SDS-PAGE and Western Blot, residual DNA and host cell protein assays, and PCR.
- Experience with laboratory equipment operation including pH meters, balances, and multi-mode plate readers and/or the flexibility and desire to learn operation of new equipment.
- Demonstrated successful experience coordinating components of projects including reporting team activities with good communication and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with an enthusiastic, positive attitude, and excellent multi-tasking skills.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and in a fast-paced, client-oriented, team environment.

Waisman Biomanufacturing (WB) offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to the production of novel therapeutics for human clinical trials across the United States and beyond. WB's wide range of projects and clients enable team members to broaden their skill sets, operate cutting edge equipment, and manage complex projects. WB is inspired and motivated through work to help patient populations suffering from diseases without cures. We are seeking highly motivated, independent yet team-oriented candidates with an enthusiastic and positive attitude, excellent multi-tasking skills and willingness to excel in a fast-paced, client-oriented, team environment.

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable


Additional Information:

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

A Criminal Background Check will be performed.

Must complete HIPAA and receive certification within the first 5 days of employment and annually thereafter within 5 days of notification.

Reporting requirements must be completed in a timely manner, including but not limited to effort reporting and outside activities reporting.

How to Apply:

Please click on the "" button to begin the application process. You will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 references including contact information.

Contact:

Melissa Henning
melissa.henning@wisc.edu
608-890-1388
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

Quality Control Scientist I(RE009) or Quality Control Scientist II(RE010)

Department(s):

A348700-VCRGE/WAISMAN/WAISMAN

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

257843-AS



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: May 6 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: May 20 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time