Quality Control Analyst I
Genentech
Summary
As a Quality Control Analyst I in our Bioassay US Testing Group, you will play an essential role in advancing clinical and commercial therapeutics. Our team is committed to high-quality science and collaboration, delivering critical testing that directly impacts patient lives. This role offers an engaging, hands-on laboratory environment with continuous opportunities to develop your technical and analytical expertise in biopharmaceuticals.
Job description
The Position
As a Quality Control Analyst I in our Bioassay US Testing Group, you will play an essential role in advancing clinical and commercial therapeutics. Our team is committed to high-quality science and collaboration, delivering critical testing that directly impacts patient lives. This role offers an engaging, hands-on laboratory environment with continuous opportunities to develop your technical and analytical expertise in biopharmaceuticals.
The Opportunity
- Perform biochemical and immunological cell-based and non-cell-based assays to support clinical and commercial products.
- Support critical operations including process development, product characterization, stability studies, in-process testing, and lot release testing within a cGMP environment.
- Review and release assay data across both electronic and paper-based formats while maintaining high compliance standards.
- Prepare laboratory reagents, monitor assay performance, and clearly present quality results to cross-functional teams.
- Uphold data integrity and quality standards by applying Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and ALCOA++ principles.
- Maintain high laboratory standards by actively participating in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) practices, 5S workplace organization, and routine equipment upkeep.
- Leverage quality systems and laboratory informatics, including LIMS, electronic lab notebooks (ELN), and document management platforms.
Who you are
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or a related field with 1-2 years of relevant experience in a Quality Control or GxP laboratory environment.
- Bring proven, hands-on laboratory experience performing cell-based and non-cell-based assays.
- Possess strong working knowledge of cGMP standards and hands-on experience with aseptic cell culture techniques.
- Are proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills well-suited for a fast-paced, quality-focused setting.
Preferred
- Hands-on experience working with industry-standard GxP electronic systems, such as SoftMax Pro, LIMS, and Veeva QMS.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or a related field
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in a Quality Control or GxP laboratory environment
- Hands-on laboratory experience performing cell-based and non-cell-based assays
- Strong working knowledge of cGMP standards
- Hands-on experience with aseptic cell culture techniques
- Proactive, detail-oriented, able to work independently and collaboratively
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Medical, Dental & Vision
Company overview
Genentech, founded in 1976 and now a member of the Roche Group, is widely recognized as the pioneer of the biotechnology industry. The company has been at the forefront of scientific innovation for nearly 50 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Genentech's transformational discoveries include the first targeted antibody for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. With over 10,000 employees, the company operates from its South San Francisco headquarters and maintains a strong focus on oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmology, and infectious diseases. Genentech continues to pursue groundbreaking science while maintaining its startup spirit within the Roche organization, consistently delivering on its promise to improve patients' lives through innovative biopharmaceutical solutions.