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QC ASSOCIATE III - 10026109

Duarte, CA

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. 

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise. 

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.


Pay Rate: $34.64 - $53.7 per hour

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research. 

The Quality Control (QC) team at the Center for Bioinnovation and Manufacturing (CBM) seeks a talented Quality Control Associate III (QCA III) to support GMP Manufacturing and analytical development for cellular immunotherapy products. This fast-paced lab focuses on cutting-edge technology, research, and clinical cellular immunotherapeutic programs, including cell viability, Flow Cytometry Assays, ELISA, RT-PCR, and cytotoxicity assays. The QCA III will receive training in assay qualification and project-specific techniques to support various QC activities.

As a successful candidate, you will:

  • Apply aseptic techniques and perform procedures following SOPs in cGMP and GMP facilities.
  • Maintain accurate inventory of supplies and support routine lab maintenance.
  • Develop and implement process control plans, including equipment qualification and process change control.
  • Enter patient/product information into databases, generate reports, and ensure meticulous record-keeping.
  • Assist in developing analytical methods, manufacturing procedures, and revising SOPs.
  • Perform quality control, maintenance, and troubleshooting of lab instruments, while collaborating with QC and QA for cGMP compliance.

Your qualifications should include:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biological sciences with 5-8 years of lab experience, preferably in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries.
  • Proficiency in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, protein chemistry, biostatistics, and safety training (biosafety, chemical safety, cGMP).
  • Experience in cGMP product release testing, analytical science, assay development, cell viability assays, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, RT-PCR, and cytotoxicity assays.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please click here.

To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.

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