Do you want to:

-Work for a company that is making a direct contribution to quality of health care?

-Work for a company that is an innovator of unique quality control products supporting leading edge diagnostic testing at worldwide medical facilities?

-Work in a new, recently expanded, state-of-the-art facility in Saco, Maine, right next to the Eastern Trail.

-Work for a small yet growing company that offers a relaxed but challenging work environment, with great opportunities to gain experience using the latest molecular techniques.

Do you:

-Have a background in, and enjoy the field of molecular biology and associated clinical diagnostic test methods?

-Enjoy working cross functionally in a lab environment, preparing, testing samples ,analyzing data and troubleshooting issues to ensure the quality of molecular products?

-Enjoy a cGMP environment, following defined procedures and capturing all associated details?

-Enjoy working in small teams?

This position may be right for you:

QC Technician I: Molecular Diagnostic Products

EMPLOYER: Maine Molecular Quality Controls, Inc. (MMQCI), located in Saco, Maine, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells unique quality control products used by hospital laboratories and manufacturers to monitor the accuracy of tests for genetic, oncologic, and infectious diseases. MMQCI has patented technologies to stabilize DNA and RNA for use as quality controls and continues to pursue the discovery of novel techniques useful for the development of new quality control products. We are a small, growing company and offer a relaxed but challenging work environment.

POSITION TITLE: QC Technician I

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will enjoy performing a variety of tasks at a fast pace. The QC Technician I position supports Manufacturing and R&D by performing clinical and in-house assays for quality control (QC) release of products, determination of product stability, regulatory studies, and environmental cleanliness. The QC Technician will enter QC data into spreadsheets in the proper format to be analyzed. A successful candidate is comfortable in a clean room laboratory environment where gowning and aseptic technique are required. He or she enjoys being well-organized and enjoys performing detailed tasks according to established written Quality System procedures. It is expected that the QC Technician I will rapidly develop sufficient expertise to function independently with minimal supervision.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform clinical and in-house molecular diagnostic assays following written standard operating / test procedures.
• Support intermediate and final QC of products by performing testing according to specific product requirements, inputting data, and summarizing results for review by Manager.
• Performs clinical and in-house assays to assess stability of products, in-service testing, and support regulatory requirements as requested.
• Assists with troubleshooting of assays.

• May assist with assays related to environmental testing by performing data entry into spreadsheets, and graphing results.
• Documents all work with 100% accuracy in a timely manner. Records associated information (lot numbers, dates, data, etc.) on standard documents while following MMQCI’s Quality System and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP).
• Carefully and consistently follows all MMQCI’s protocols to protect product integrity, including repetitive cleaning of benches, and donning of gloves, booties, lab coats, facemasks and hairnets and other Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate.
• May be required to assist Manufacturing, R&D, and other departments with various other tasks as needed. For example, aide in troubleshooting of products and assays or assisting with equipment validations.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. B.S. in Biology / Life Sciences, with substantial appropriate laboratory coursework.

2. Work experience in a laboratory setting is preferred.

3. Molecular biology knowledge, experience and lab skills are highly desired.

4. Ability to perform procedures quickly but with stringent accuracy and attention to detail.

5. Good communication skills, written and oral, and strong computer skills, particularly Excel.

6. Experience in a GMP or ISO quality system industrial environment is desired.

7. Must be a nonsmoker due to product contamination prevention requirements.

8. Must be able to stand for several hours and lift approximately 30 lbs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified.

BENEFITS:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Sick leave
• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing

Apply through Indeed, A cover letter is required Please!

LOCATION: MMQCI is conveniently located in beautiful southern coastal Maine, minutes from the Maine Turnpike, Portland International Jetport, and less than 2 hours from Boston. Close by are fabulous Portland restaurants, sandy beaches, and a plentiful supply of Maine lobsters! Many terrific outdoor activities are easily accessible including hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, skiing and snowshoeing. We have a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility located in Saco, right next to the Eastern Trail. Come join us!

Maine Molecular Quality Controls, Inc.

23 Mill Brook Road
Saco, Maine 04072

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• A cover letter is required before being contacted by phone. Have you attached your cover letter?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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