Senior Scientist Bioassay - Quality Control; GMP Site , Redmond, WA

Position: Senior Scientist Bioassay - Quality Control (GMP) Site Based, Redmond, WA
Job Title: Senior Scientist, Bioassay - Quality Control (GMP)

Shifts: Day Shift, Monday-Friday, Core Hours 8:00am-5:30pm
Location: Seattle / Redmond, WA (Onsite)

About Us:
Who We Are
At Just Evotec Biologics, curiosity fuels everything we do. We challenge assumptions, explore new ideas, and push the boundaries of what's possible in biologics development and manufacturing. As we prepare for Process License Inspections (PLI) and transition toward commercial readiness, we're building a team that thrives on scientific rigor, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to quality.

If you're someone who asks bold questions, seeks meaningful answers, and isn't afraid to dive deep into complex problems-your curiosity belongs here.
#BeCurious with us.

The Role:
Your Challenge in Our Commercialization Journey
We are seeking a GMP focused Senior Scientist, Bioassay to support QC operations for late stage and commercial biologics manufacturing. In this role, you will be a key contributor to ensuring the quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance of in process, drug substance, and drug product testing across our Seattle and Redmond GMP facilities.

You will play a critical role in method execution, method lifecycle management, inspection readiness, and data integrity excellence-all essential to our path toward commercialization.

This is a role for someone who is both scientifically sharp and operationally disciplined, who can think creatively while executing flawlessly in a regulated environment.

Just is seeking a highly motivated individual who desires a significant opportunity to improve worldwide access to biotherapeutics. The QC Senior Scientist will provide the QC analysis of in-process, drug substance and drug product samples in support of our GMP manufacturing operations at the Seattle and Redmond, WA GMP facilities. These efforts support GMP manufacturing activities for biotherapeutic products.

What You'll Do (GMP Heavy Responsibilities)
GMP Testing & Data Integrity

• Perform routine and non routine GMP QC testing using Bioassay methods including:
o Cell based potency assays
o ELISA (HCP, ProA, binding assays)
o qPCR

• Ensure ALCOA+ data integrity principles are followed in all documentation and electronic systems.

• Deliver high quality, timely analytical results to support batch release, stability, comparability, and in process control programs.
Method Lifecycle & Technical Leadership

• Partner with Analytical Development to support method qualification, validation, transfer, and lifecycle management in alignment with ICH Q2/Q14 expectations.

• Author, review, and approve GMP protocols, reports, method files, and technical assessments.

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Bioassay methods during:
o Internal audits
o Client audits
o Health authority inspections (FDA, EMA, PMDA)
Quality Systems & Compliance

• Lead and support GMP investigations including:
o OOS, OOT, deviations
o CAPAs
o Change controls

• Ensure investigations are scientifically sound, timely, and inspection ready.

• Support PLI readiness, including document preparation, data traceability, and SME coaching.
Equipment & Laboratory Operations

• Support equipment qualification and lifecycle (IQ/OQ/PQ, calibration, maintenance).

• Maintain a state of audit readiness across QC labs, including:
o Logbook review
o Reagent and consumable management
o Environmental and safety compliance

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput, robustness, and compliance.
Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide on the floor technical guidance to junior analysts.

• Deliver training on GMP expectations, method execution, and data integrity.

• Represent QC in cross functional meetings and operational planning sessions.

Who You Are (Qualifications & Competencies)
Required

• BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field with 5+ years of GMP QC experience in biologics or biotechnology.

• Strong hands on experience with Bioassay techniques (ELISA, qPCR, HCP, ProA, cell based potency).

• Demonstrated experience supporting GMP inspections and regulatory compliance.

• Working knowledge of ICH, FDA, EMA, and USP guidelines relevant to QC testing.

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