Quality Control Analyst II (1073)

Join Immatics and shape the future of cancer immunotherapy; one patient at a time!  

Immatics is at the forefront of immunotherapy innovation, working to harness the power of T cells to transform cancer treatment.  

Immatics is an exceptional clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company active in the discovery and development of T cells redirecting cancer immunotherapies. We use these powerful T cells to develop groundbreaking immunotherapies that target cancer cells. We are dedicated to transforming cancer treatment and improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge research and advanced TCR technology. 

Why Join Us? 

• Innovative Environment: Help to pioneer advancements in cancer immunotherapy. 

• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to your professional growth. 

• Global Impact: Contribute to therapies that make a lasting impact on patients globally. 

We are seeking an QC Analyst II to support our Quality Control team. The QC Analyst II primary responsibilities to support the company’s ongoing clinical trials by performing complex, highly specialized, and time sensitive technical cell manipulation and/or analytical tests to characterize and assess the functionality of final products. This position will work with the current process and Analytical Development teams, facilitating coordination among personnel and providing technical input to facilitate clinical and non-clinical assays. 

FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt  
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Monday to Friday; On-site  
Reports to: Associate QC Manager  
Location: 13203 Murphy Road Suite 100 Stafford, TX 77477  

What You’ll Do: 

As an QC Analyst II, you will play a key role in supporting our quality control operations:  

• Work under minimum supervision. 

• Assist with Qualification and Validation of QC assays. 

• Assist with the installation and validation of sophisticated laboratory instrumentation and computer systems to collect and record data. 

• Perform advanced assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of microbiology and molecular/cell biology principles. 

• Investigate deviations and out of specifications. 

• Participate in functions involving teams, which impact production, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings and improve quality. 

• Contribute to writing and revising Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Technical Reports, and other Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) documentation as appropriate. 

• Maintain data integrity and compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, and cGMP regulations. 

• Complete all testing, including special project/protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner. 

• Maintain inventory of QC lab supplies and reagents. 

 Secondary Functions:  

• Strong technical problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and in a timely fashion. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and peers. 

Required Experience and Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science or related field. 

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in cellular manufacturing and/or process development or in related biological or biochemical applications. 

• Quality Control specific experience 

Preferred Experience and Education:  

• Cell culture assays 

• Molecular based assays 

• Experience in assay Qualification/Validation  

Competencies  

• Initiative 

• Problem Solving 

• Microsoft Word 

• Excel 

• Power Point 

 Work Environment:  

This position works in a typical office and Quality Control laboratory environment with moderate noise levels and uses phone, computer, laboratory equipment, and office supplies regularly. 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. 

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 muscle. 

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.  

What do we offer?  

At Immatics, we believe in investing in our team’s health, safety and well-being. Here’s what you can expect if you join Immatics. 

Comprehensive Benefits:  

• Competitive rates for Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

• 4 weeks of Paid Time off, granted up front each year and prorated for first and last year of employment. 

• Sick Time Off – 56 hours  

• 12 Paid Holidays  

• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance up to at 1x annual salary, up to 100K ( club together) 

• 100% Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage  

• 401(k) with Immediate Eligibility  & company match… 

• • You are eligible for 401(k) plan participation as of your first paycheck. 

  • The company will match 100% of your contributions up to 3% of your base salary for the first two years of employment, 4% for years 2-3 of employment, and up to 5% of your salary from the fourth year onward of continued employment. 

• Partially paid Parental Leave for eligible employees. (3 weeks) 

• Additional voluntary employee paid coverages including  Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Employee Paid Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance.  

Professional Growth:  

• Opportunities to work with leading experts in the field of T-cell immunotherapy.  

• Company provided learning and development opportunities 

• Fast paced, high demand collaborative and dynamic environment.