Alamar Biosciences

Senior QC Scientist I

Fremont, California · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$165kDetected 5 days ago

PythonData AnalysisGMPMolecular BiologyNGSMedical Devices

About the role

We believe the next frontier in biology is enabled by measuring proteins at higher sensitivity in highly multiplexed assays at the push of a button, which is something only Alamar can do.
QC Scientist I to join our Operations team in a role that begins with an intensive 6-month onboarding period embedded within our Product Development group.
This role sits at the intersection of scientific rigor and manufacturing discipline and is critical to ensure that every panel we release meets the highest standards of quality and performance.

Develop deep understanding of the NULISAseq antibody pool formulation process and interpretation of the data generated.
Perform in-process QC and finished goods QC on NULISAseq products.
identify meaningful deviations and drive targeted investigations to root cause.
Track and maintain records to support traceability and root cause analysis.
Collaborate with Tech Transfer Team on the establishment of QC strategies, including method qualification/validation, specifications setting, and method transfer for new and existing products.
Support the generation of Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and release documentation for manufactured antibody pools.
Collaborate closely with Product Development, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to communicate QC outcomes, escalate failures, and drive continuous improvement.
Maintain an organized, controlled, and inspection-ready work area
Analyze complex, multi-analyte NGS datasets to evaluate product performance metrics; identify meaningful deviations and drive targeted investigations to root cause.
Maintain an organized, controlled, and inspection-ready work area; enforce safe work practices and compliance expectations.

D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a related discipline with 5+ years, OR M.S. with 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret large, complex datasets, with proficiency to efficiently identify meaningful issues in the data.
Strong working knowledge of immunoassay QC principles, including signal characterization and failure mode analysis.
Exquisite attention to detail and an uncompromising commitment to quality - this role requires precision at every step, from in-lab execution to documentation to data review.
Experience writing and executing SOPs, batch records, and other controlled documents in a regulated environment (ISO 13485 or equivalent).
Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills
ability to maintain full traceability across raw materials, in-process steps, and finished goods.
Strong troubleshooting skills
able to work through complex, multi-variable failure modes systematically and with scientific rigor.
Effective communicator who can clearly convey QC findings and escalation needs to cross-functional partners.

Experience with antibody-oligonucleotide conjugation chemistry and quality assessment of conjugated products.
Familiarity with high-plex proximity-based immunoassays or other highly complex products.
Experience with automated liquid handling platforms, particularly Hamilton, and automated assay systems.
Proficiency in data analysis tools such as R, Python, or JMP for processing NGS-based QC data.
Experience supporting or leading root cause investigations and CAPA processes in a quality system context.
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Background in next-generation sequencing (NGS) and immunoassays

The base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 - $165,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.

At Alamar, we are passionate about enabling our customers to make scientific discoveries that translate into clinical outcomes and benefit patients.

Our culture rewards accountability and cross functional teamwork because we believe this enables the kind of breakthrough thinking that will accelerate our mission.
We are seeking a highly skilled and quality-driven Sr.

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