The QC Specialist is a critical link between production and delivery at Twist Bioscience. You will be responsible for the implementation and continuous improvement of QC methodologies within our high-throughput production laboratory. By leveraging data-driven insights and advanced molecular biology techniques, you will ensure that every DNA product meets our rigorous internal standards and exceeds customer expectations.
Onsite - 5 Days a week in Wilsonville, OR Facility
Key Responsibilities
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Product Release: Review and release products based on established QC metrics to ensure 100% compliance with customer specifications.
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Data Monitoring: Proactively monitor QC data trends to identify potential process drifts before they impact product quality.
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Quality Investigations: Lead investigations into product or process deviations; perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and manage Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
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Reporting & Analytics: Synthesize complex data sets into actionable quality reports, summarizing trends for leadership and stakeholders.
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Documentation & Training: Author, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and provide technical training to the operations team.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Operations and Engineering to streamline QC workflows and integrate new technologies.
Qualifications
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
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Experience: 2+ years of industrial experience in a Quality Control or laboratory operations environment.
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Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques, including PCR, NGS sequencing, spectroscopy (e.g., NanoDrop/Qubit), and fragment analysis (e.g., Fragment Analyzer/TapeStation).
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Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to make high-stakes, data-driven decisions in a fast-paced, high-throughput manufacturing setting.
Preferred Skills & Experience
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Compliance: Strong understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or GMP standards.
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Automation: Experience working with automated liquid handling robotic systems and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
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Problem Solving: A proven track record of troubleshooting complex technical assays and process workflows.
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Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data for non-technical audiences.
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