Quality Specialist I

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Rochester, NY
Junior
Biotech • Agriculture
The Role
The Quality Specialist I plays a crucial role in producing RNA-based products by preparing and executing laboratory tests including HPLC, gel electrophoresis, RT-PCR, and microbiological analysis, while supporting quality control processes and operational excellence projects.
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ABOUT GREENLIGHT


GreenLight Biosciences is using RNA to create a world where plants, people, and the planet can thrive together. The company is developing highly effective agricultural solutions for farmers and beekeepers that are targeted to specific pests and degrade quickly in the environment. Our pipeline includes products to protect honeybees and a range of fruits and vegetables. The GreenLight platform allows us to research, design, and manufacture across multiple product categories including insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides. 

 For more information, visit www.greenlightbio.com.


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

This individual will be part of the site’s Quality/Analytical team working closely with the production 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 and precommercial materials.

o Including HPLC methodologies, gel electrophoresis, RT-PCR, 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

· Support Quality Control and Quality Assurance processes associated with ISO 9001:2015 certification and cGMP processes

· 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


Qualifications:

· B.S. in technical field (i.e., chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, etc.) and/or equivalent experience, preferably at a biochemical/biotechnology/pharmaceutical/food processing company with 1-3 years of work experience

· Experience with general wet chemistry analysis

· Great attention to detail, organization and time management, problem solving abilities and a willingness to help wherever needed

· Proficiency in using MS Excel, PowerPoint and WORD is required.


Pluses:

· Experience with HPLC/UPLC including Agilent Chemstation, Waters Empower, or similar chromatography data systems.

· Experience with gel electrophoresis and RT-PCR techniques

· Experience in an ISO 9001:2015, GLP and/or ISO 17025 certified facility or laboratory

· Experience in Food or cGMP Quality Control

· Proficiency with LIMS systems and QMS software programs



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.



Top Skills

Gel Electrophoresis
Hplc
Rt-Pcr
The Company
Medford, MA
290 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

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.

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