Quality Specialist

Number of employees

300

Rochester, New York, United States

Posted on: 2023-10-05

Category: climate

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

GreenLight Biosciences is a mission-driven public-benefit corporation using the power of RNA to tackle some of humanity's greatest challenges, including pandemics, rare diseases, biodiversity and climate change.


ABOUT GREENLIGHT

At GreenLight we are working to solve two of the world's greatest problems: global food insecurity and equal access to vaccines and the associated health benefits. Unlike most corporations who can be required to put profits ahead of other principles, GreenLight is one of the first Public Benefit Corporations to be publicly traded and have a charter that requires a focus on how it benefits its employees, community and society and has a broad portfolio addressing key issues in plant health and human health (Nasdaq: GRNA) by leveraging the full potential of dsRNA and mRNA. The GreenLight team is a  little over 260 people across our headquarters in Lexington, MA, an R&D facility and an R&D facility in Research Triangle Park, NC. GreenLight also has a biomanufacturing plant in Rochester, NY. Initiatives include finding ways to support biodiversity, protect bees and other pollinators, treat rare diseases as well as develop vaccines.

At GreenLight, we believe inclusion is the way forward. We celebrate the power of working together to address humanity’s challenges, meet the needs of underserved populations, and push the boundaries of scientific discovery. Fueled by our aspiration for a true sense of belonging, our talented teams embody the principles of diversity and equality as we strive to bring food security, medicine, and healthcare to everyone—paving the way for a sustainable future. For more information, visit www.greenlightbio.com.

We are expanding our Rochester Pilot Plant team and are seeking an exceptional, highly motivated Quality Specialist to play a key role in production, optimization, and characterization of our next RNA-based products.

This individual will be part of the site’s Quality/Analytical team working closely with the production and development teams at the site, performing a wide range analytical and microbiological analysis. 

Excellent technical, organizational, and communication skills, along with a commitment to excellence and high-quality work are required.

Level is dependent on qualifications including relevant work experience

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare & execute daily laboratory testing to support the production of commercial products, precommercial materials for trials and scale up discovery and developmental materials
    • Including HPLC methodologies, gel electrophoresis, wet chemistry methods and microbiological plating/ID
  • Accountable for the precision and accuracy of data analysis and timely processing of samples and data reporting
  • Perform general laboratory duties including equipment maintenance, preparation of reagents, inventory monitoring, and ordering/receiving of lab supplies
  • Work collaboratively in cross function teams to accomplish project goals and milestones
  • Contribute to operational excellence improvement projects to continue to improve the quality management systems of the growing organization
  • Support Quality Control and Quality Assurance processes associated with ISO 9001:2015 certification

 

Qualifications:

  • B.S. in technical field (i.e., chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, biotechnology, etc.) and/or equivalent experience, preferably at a biochemical/biotechnology/food processing company with 2-5 years of work experience
  • Proficiency in using MS Excel, PowerPoint and WORD is required.
  • Experience with HPLC/UPLC including Agilent Chemstation, Waters Empower, or similar chromatography data systems.
  • Experience with general wet chemistry analysis and gel electrophoresis techniques
  • Great attention to detail, organization and time management, problem solving abilities and a willingness to help wherever needed

Pluses:

  • Experience in an ISO 9001:2015 and/or ISO 17025 certified facility or laboratory
  • Internal auditor training or experience
  • Proficiency with LIMS (Lab Vantage) and QMS software programs (Document Control, Training, CAPA, Nonconformance Management)
  • Experience with performing microbial testing methods (pour and spread plating, qualitative and quantitative enrichments, selective growth medias, microscopic analysis) is a plus

Greenlight Biosciences Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

GreenLight requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination for its employees.

 

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