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Join Immatics and shape the future of cancer immunotherapy; one patient at a time!
Immatics is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with cancer. We are the global leader in precision targeting of PRAME, a target expressed in more than 50 cancers. Our cutting-edge science and robust clinical pipeline form the broadest PRAME franchise with the most PRAME indications and modalities, spanning TCR T-cell therapies and TCR bispecifics.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Environment: Help to pioneer advancements in cancer immunotherapy.
Collaborative Culture: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to your professional growth.
Global Impact: Contribute to therapies that make a lasting impact on patients globally.
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Schedule: Monday to Friday; (Second Shift 12:00pm – 8:30pm)
Department: Quality Control
Reports to: Associate Quality Control Manager
Supervisory responsibilities: No
Locations: 13203 Murphy Road Stafford TX 77477; UTH -1941 East Rd. Houston TX 77030
Position Summary/objective:
The main role of the Quality Control Analyst is to execute bio-analytical, cell-based, and/or molecular methods for product release in the Quality Control laboratory.
Essential functions:
Perform release assays for cell product identity and safety, which includes the use of different laboratory methods such as microscopy, visual inspection, cell count & viability, flow cytometry, cell culture, immunoassays, DNA isolation, PCR, sterility, endotoxin, and mycoplasma.
Safely handle human biological specimens.
Extract, compile, and analyze data.
Generate, report, and track results.
Conduct and document all activities consistent with cGMP/GxP, regulatory filings, and written procedures.
Travel from QC laboratory to manufacturing facility to perform visual inspections.
Transport controlled documents between OQS office and QC laboratory.
Transport QA-released QC materials between QC laboratories.
Manage, in collaboration with other team members, supply inventory.
Manage, in collaboration with other team members, purchasing, receiving, formulating, testing, and release of materials and reagents.
Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
Maintain data integrity and logs for equipment.
Assist with quality documents and processes such as GxP deviations, lab investigations, OOS/OOE, CAPAs, change controls, etc.
Involved in the creation of systems used in quality control to maintain compliances with regulations
Secondary Functions:
Training junior analysts.
Assist with equipment and assay qualifications and validations.
Competencies:
Initiative
Problem Solving
Very detail oriented
Strong analytical, technical writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with aggressive timelines
Work environment:
This position works in a typical office and lab environment with moderate noise levels and uses phone, computer, office equipment and supplies on a regular basis. Other duties performed while outside of office and lab building could involve exposure to manufacturing operations, along with outdoor conditions (including highway traffic) and temperatures.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, pathogens, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee can be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, risk of electrical shock, sharps, or cuts, while performing tests.
This position requires handling of human biological specimens including human peripheral blood and human T cell products, as well as laboratory chemicals.
This position requires local travel in personal vehicle on the public roads between sites in the Houston area.
Physical demands:
Communicating Verbally – expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to others to convey detailed spoken instructions or other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing – the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds one-on-one, group or conference, telephone, and other sounds.
Keyboarding – entering data or text into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard. Devices include a traditional keyboard, 10 key-pad, touch screens and others.
Lifting - raising or lowering an object (up to 25 lbs) from one level to another (includes upward pulling). Carrying is to transport an object – usually by holding it in the hands or arms but may occur on the shoulder.
Near Visual Acuity – clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (working with small objects, reading small print, including the use of computers).
Pushing - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the object.
Pulling - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force.
Sitting – remaining in a sitting position for at least 50% of the time.
Standing/Walking - remain on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation.
Stooping – occasional bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Manual Pipetting – using one’s dominant hand, wrist, and thumb to dispense small amounts of liquids using micropipettes.
Biosafety Cabinet work – holding both arms out extended from the body for the duration of performing aseptic techniques.
Travel required:
Less than 10%, minimal
Required education and experience:
BA or BS in any science-related field
Minimum two (2) years' experience in a regulated laboratory environment
Cell Culture experience
Preferred education and experience:
BA or BS in Biology, Biological Sciences, Laboratory Science, Biochemistry, or Biomedical Science/Engineering
Laboratory skills including any of the following: microscopy, visual inspection, cell count & viability, flow cytometry, cell culture, immunoassays, DNA isolation, PCR, sterility, endotoxin, and mycoplasma
Cell Based Potency Assays
Microsoft Applications
Word
Excel
Power Point
Additional Eligibility Requirements:
Must have dependable transportation to travel between sites.
Work authorization/security clearance requirements:
Legal eligibility to work in the United States is required. Immatics participates in E-Verify and all new employees will be subject to the Department of Homeland Security requirements for employment
Affirmative Action/EEO statement:
Immatics is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.”
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description may not cover all duties that take place on a daily basis and may be changed as business needs change. Employee will be responsible for adapting and learning the duties as described above or as the new ones are introduced.
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