Covaxx, a subsidiary of the UBI Group, has joined the fight against COVID-19 and is rapidly developing precision antibody-based assays and vaccine candidates needed to successfully manage and slow the rate of the outbreak. As a result, Covaxx is quickly expanding to meet aggressive development and production goals, and is seeking to immediately hire a Quality Control Associate responsible for executing SOPs, proving technical reports, as well as troubleshooting in support of the development of novel in vitro diagnostic immunoassays. In addition, the QC associate will participate in new QC method design, specification setting and validation studies.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Conduct QC tests following test protocols and procedures in compliance with quality system
• Perform QC tests independently
• Participate in QC method development and validation studies
• Work as a member of a QC team, as well as on independent development projects
• Identify basic technical issues, out-of-specifications test results, instrument malfunctions and method issues
• Support laboratory investigations
• Perform laboratory support functions and maintain work area in compliance with quality procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts using continuous improvement tools
• Prepare buffers and reagents
• Maintain all related data and records in compliance with quality procedures
• Participate in the creation of technical reports,
• Protocols and SOPs
• Complete the volume of work required to achieve group/departmental goals and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate great attention to details.
• Communicate the status of operations and bring deviations to the attention of supervisor.
• Perform routine troubleshooting.
• Keep complete, legible, current, and accurate records of all results and procedures followed or performed in a laboratory notebook where required
• Contribute to support functions of the lab (e.g., maintain equipment, re-stock lab supplies, waste disposal).
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in molecular techniques

Qualifications:

• S. in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology or a related field is required
• Hands-on experience in immunological methods is required
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
• Ability to work as part of a team with excellent communication skills
• Experience working under design control and following GLP
• Understanding of the procedures, processes and record keeping
• Experience in QC method development is desired
• Must have the ability to follow instructions with great attention to details, and work well in a team setting.

Work Setting:

All candidates must be willing to work on a full-time basis at Covaxx’s headquarters in Hauppauge, New York.

Confidentiality:

By submitting your resume through this posting, you are authorizing the review of your resume, including name and contact information, solely by Covaxx, Inc. and/or its authorized representative as a prospective candidate for the position described.  Your submission will be deemed strictly confidential, and in no circumstance will your personal information be provided to any other individual or company without your written consent. For further information go to: covid19searchpartners.com.

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