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Senior Quality Control Analyst at Abcellera | Vancouver

AbcelleraVancouver
On-site Full-time $88K/yr - $110K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

We invite you to apply if you possess: Extensive, hands-on experience in Microbiology within a regulated GMP QC environment, demonstrating confidence in leading microbial methods, environmental monitoring programs, utility assessments, and contamination troubleshooting. Experience in mentoring or leading team members in microbiology laboratories or controlled environments. A minimum of 8 years of hands-on QC microbiology experience in a GMP setting, in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related life sciences discipline. Exceptional communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to maintain composure and structured decision-making in high-pressure situations. A strong sense of ownership, accountability, and a solutions-focused mindset when supporting analysts or resolving microbiological issues. Organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to inspection readiness and data integrity. A passion for working in a fast-paced environment that challenges and inspires innovation.

About the job

At Abcellera, we understand the importance of medicines in people's lives. Our mission is to consistently defy expectations to bring groundbreaking therapies to patients in need. We are committed to scientific integrity and embrace the challenge of navigating the unknown.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Quality Control Analyst to offer expert technical guidance in the daily operations of our Quality Control laboratory, primarily focusing on Microbiology. You will be a vital presence in the lab, providing troubleshooting expertise across microbial methodologies, environmental monitoring programs, utility assessments, and contamination investigations.

Your daily responsibilities may include:

  • Leading microbiological operations, including bioburden testing, endotoxin analysis, microbial identification, growth promotion assessments, environmental monitoring sampling, water testing, and result trending.
  • Troubleshooting microbiological assays and contamination incidents, ensuring prompt and compliant resolutions.
  • Offering in-lab mentorship to the QC team, promoting robust techniques, aseptic practices, and microbiological best practices.
  • Maintaining inspection readiness of microbiology labs and adjacent QC spaces, ensuring compliance with GMP standards and equipment standard operating procedures.
  • Coordinating stability sample retrievals, preparation, testing, and data tracking within QC programs.
  • Overseeing sample receipt, chain-of-custody, aliquoting, storage conditions, and distribution workflows.
  • Supporting routine sampling, testing, and trending of utilities (WFI, clean steam, compressed gases) along with appropriate documentation.
  • Reviewing microbiological data packages, protocols, reports, and testing documentation for precision and adherence to ALCOA++ principles.

About Abcellera

Abcellera is a pioneering biotechnology firm dedicated to advancing the discovery and development of breakthrough therapies for patients. Our innovative approach combines cutting-edge science with a commitment to excellence, making us a leader in the field of biopharmaceuticals.

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