Quality Control Analyst I

FLSA Classification : Non-Exempt/Hourly 

Schedule: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; (On-site with occasional off-shift hours and weekend or holiday shifts) 

Department: Quality Control 

Reports to: Quality Control Manager 

Supervisory responsibilities: No 

Location: 13203 Murphy Rd. Suite 100, Stafford, TX 77477 USA; UTH – 1941 East Rd. Houston TX 77030 

Position Summary/objective: 

The Quality Control Analyst I will execute bio-analytical, cell-based, and/or molecular methods for product release in the Quality Control laboratory. 

Essential functions: 

• Perform release assays for cell product identity and safety, which includes the use of different laboratory methods such as microscopy, visual inspection, cell count & viability, flow cytometry, cell culture, immunoassays, DNA isolation, PCR, sterility, endotoxin, and mycoplasma. 

• Safely handle human biological specimens. 

• Extract, compile, and analyze data.  

• Generate, report, and track results. 

• Conduct and document all activities consistent with cGMP/GxP, regulatory filings, and written procedures. 

• Transport human biological samples between manufacturing facility and QC laboratory. 

• Transport controlled documents between OQS office and QC laboratory. 

• Transport QA-released QC materials between QC laboratories. 

• Manage, in collaboration with other team members, supply inventory.  

• Assist with purchasing, receiving, formulating, testing, and release of materials and reagents. 

• Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. 

• Maintain data integrity and logs for equipment.   

Secondary functions: 

• Assist with quality documents and processes such as GxP deviations, lab investigations, OOS/OOE, CAPAs, change controls, etc. 

• Involved in the creation of systems used in quality control to maintain compliances with regulations 

Competencies: 

• Initiative 

• Problem Solving 

• Strong Attention to detail  

• Strong analytical, technical writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with aggressive timelines 

Work environment: 

• This position works in a typical office and lab environment with moderate noise levels and uses phone, computer, office equipment and supplies on a regular basis. Other duties performed while outside of office and lab building could involve exposure to manufacturing operations, along with outdoor conditions (including highway traffic) and temperatures. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, pathogens, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee can be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, risk of electrical shock, sharps, or cuts, while performing tests. 

• This position requires handling of human biological specimens including human peripheral blood and human T cell products, as well as laboratory chemicals. 

• This position requires local travel in personal vehicle on the public roads between sites in the Houston area. 

 Physical demands: 

• Communicating Verbally – expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to others to convey detailed spoken instructions or other workers accurately, loudly or quickly. 

• Hearing – the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds one-on-one, group or conference, telephone, and other sounds. 

• Keyboarding – entering data or text into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard. Devices include a traditional keyboard, 10 key-pad, touch screens and others.  

• Lifting - raising or lowering an object (up to 25 lbs) from one level to another (includes upward pulling). Carrying is to transport an object – usually by holding it in the hands or arms but may occur on the shoulder. 

• Near Visual Acuity – clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (working with small objects, reading small print, including the use of computers).  

• Pushing - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the object. 

• Pulling - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force.  

• Sitting – remaining in a sitting position for at least 50% of the time. 

• Standing/Walking - remain on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation.  

• Stooping – occasional bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. 

 Travel required: Less than 10%, minimal  

Required education and experience: 

• BA or BS in any science-related field 

• 0-1 years of experience in a related field  

Preferred education and experience 

• BA or BS in Biology, Biological Sciences, Laboratory Science, Biochemistry, or Biomedical Science/Engineering 

• Laboratory skills 

• Experience in a laboratory environment 

• Experience in cellular manufacturing and/or process development or in related biological or biochemical applications 

• Experience with Microsoft Applications 

• Word 

• Excel 

• Power Point 

Additional eligibility requirements: 

Must have dependable transportation to travel between sites. 

Work authorization/security clearance requirements: 

Legal eligibility to work in the United States is required. Immatics participates in E-Verify and all new employees will be subject to the Department of Homeland Security requirements for employment. 

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: 

Immatics is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, medical​​conditions, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.”