Hybrid Senior Manager/Associate Director, QC Scientist – Cell Based Assays, ELISA – Late Stage Development & Process Excellence

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About the role

  • Senior QC Scientist at Aura Biosciences, supporting late-stage product development and ensuring analytical readiness for commercial manufacturing by leading technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead analytical method activities to CDMOs, including transfer as appropriate, validation and authoring validation protocols and reports.
  • Manage and review work performed under method validation protocols, method performance, and any required third party activities.
  • Provide on-site technical readiness support and serve as SME during validation campaigns.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to method life cycle management and validation in partnership with CDMO and internal stakeholders.
  • Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned initiatives across Aura and vendor sites.
  • Monitor and trend analytical method performance in collaboration with Analytical Development (AD).
  • Support quality systems activities, including change controls, deviation investigations, CAPAs, OOS investigations, and method improvements.
  • Author and review GMP documentation, including: Method transfer protocols and reports, as required; Validation protocols and reports; Test methods and best-practice documents.

Requirements

  • B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline
  • Minimum of 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, with significant exposure to cGMP manufacturing and late-phase method validation
  • Demonstrated expertise in: Analytical method validation and lifecycle management, Process validation support, Technology transfer and troubleshooting
  • Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., JMP or equivalent)
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to operate independently, prioritize dynamically, and succeed in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to travel to CDMO sites as needed.

Benefits

  • Health insurance with FULL premium coverage
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Competitive paid time off (PTO)
  • Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance and life insurance

Job title

Senior Manager/Associate Director, QC Scientist – Cell Based Assays, ELISA – Late Stage Development & Process Excellence

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$150,000 - $215,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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