Quality Control; QC Specialist

Located in Thousand Oaks, California, 20

BLOC is a small privately held development‑stage biopharmaceutical company, driven by a mission to create breakthrough protein‑based drugs to save lives. Our lead product is an innovative solution to provide oxygen to tissues. Check us out at  We are looking for a motivated and hands‑on Quality Control (QC) Specialist to join our team.

The Quality Control (QC) Specialist supports the day‑to‑day operation of the QC and analytical lab. The purpose is to ensure products meet testing requirements, and laboratory operation complies with regulatory requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding start‑up in a full‑time position on site in Thousand Oaks, CA.

• Conduct assays under defined protocols to measure purity, potency, and stability using equipment and instruments supporting biotherapeutics.
• Execute compendial assays, ELISA, gel electrophoresis and chromatographic‑based assays and qualification activities following protocols on in‑process and final drug substance and drug product samples.
• Trouble‑shoot and problem‑solve with underlying knowledge of how the assays work when unexpected results appear.
• Write SOPs, analytical protocols and written reports in compliance to cGMP as needed.
• Perform the day‑to‑day operation of the QC lab and perform routine lab activities as needed.
• Support the technology transfer of assays developed or qualified by CROs and outsourced parties.

• Bachelor degree in analytical, biological, life sciences or related field.
• 3 to 5‑year experience working in a laboratory with hands‑on experience in analytical assays and qualification activities.

• Experience with Regulatory and GMP analytical chemistry.
• Hands‑on experience with multiple protein analytical methods, both compendial and non‑compendial, such as HPLC (SEC, AEX/CEX, HIC, RP, etc.) and additional product‑specific methods such as ELISAs, electrophoretic methods (SDS‑PAGE, icIEF), endotoxin, osmolality, pH and appearance preferred.
• Experience with LC/MS analyses, potency assay, PCR, western blot and MS‑based methods a plus.
• Working knowledge of and exposure to phase appropriate quality systems, including deviations, CAPA, change control, and document management systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a cross‑functional collaborative work environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

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Quality Control (QC) Specialist

This is a full‑time, on‑site position located in Thousand Oaks, California, and requires working on‑site Monday through Friday. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We are not sponsoring employment visas.

Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $74,000.00 to $89,000.00 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including, without limitation, individual education, experience, tenure, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data, including potential adjustments for geographic location.

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BLOC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) and paid time off.