Qc Analyst

**Position**: Quality Control (QC) Analyst; Molecular Biology/Biochemistry

**Position Type**: Full-Time Employee

**Location**: Cape Town

**Experience**: 3+ years laboratory experience (required) and 2+ years Quality Control/Manufacturing/Quality Assurance experience (preferred)

**Company overview**

**Position Description**

**Responsibilities**

- Execution, documentation, and analysis of routine QC processes
- Execution of method validation and verifications, and support assay development activities
- Participate in QC technology transfer activities
- Ensuring analytical data is well defined, accurate, reproducible, and completed timeously
- Provide detailed observations from the analysis of data and accurate interpretation of results
- Stock control
- Adherence to equipment monitoring, calibration and maintenance
- Maintain good laboratory practices to ensure quality and safety within QC.
- Participation in cross-functional teams to resolve product quality issues, investigations, corrective actions and develop/implement in-process improvements

**Skills and Requirements**

Experience in biotech and a start-up environment are highly desirable. The following skills and experience are requirements for the position:

- At least 3 years of relevant laboratory experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline.
- Creative and disciplined problem solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
- The ability to multitask, work at a high standard, perform consistently under pressure along with pre-determined deadlines and work without supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Excellent communication, personal task management skills and high levels of motivation and initiative.
- A creative and disciplined approach to problem-solving.

Additionally, experience in the following areas is considered highly desirable:

- Gel electrophoresis
- PCR, qPCR
- Next-generation sequencing (NGS)
- Enzyme activity assays
- Manufacturing in a controlled environment
- ISO 13485
- Quality Management Systems
- Good Laboratory Practice

**Education**and Experience**

- BS or MS in biotechnology, molecular biology, or related field
- 3 years experience (see above for details)

**Application Requirements**

- Letter of motivation (upload where it says cover letter)
- Resume or _Curriculum vitae_, highlighting relevant qualifications and experience

Applications without a Letter of Motivation will not be considered. Applicants must be South African or be eligible to work in South Africa and already possess the necessary work permits or visas, or be able to obtain them before responding to this vacancy.

If selected to participate in the interview process, the names and contact information of three professional references who are able to assess your suitability for the position in terms of the specified requirements will be requested. We will also request a current payslip.
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**_ NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE_**
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**_ WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER_**
- Watchmaker Genomics is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating a culturally diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics as protected by applicable law._
- All applicants will be asked if currently eligible to work in South Africa; and if now or in the future will require visa sponsorship to continue working in South Africa. South African citizens preferred._