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SENIOR QUALITY CONTROL ASSOCIATE - 10026080

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: $41.92 - $64.97 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 Senior Quality Control Associate (Sr QCA) to support GMP Manufacturing and analytical development for cellular immunotherapy products. This role involves performing QC assays, release tests, and assay development tasks, including cell viability, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, RT-PCR, and cytotoxicity assays, under minimal supervision. The Sr QCA will also provide supervision and training to junior team members and support the qualification and validation of manufacturing processes and quality assurance procedures essential to cGMP production.

As a successful candidate, you will:

  • Apply aseptic techniques and follow established SOPs in cGMP facilities and labs.
  • Maintain inventory, support lab activities, and perform equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Enter data, generate reports, and ensure meticulous record-keeping and documentation.
  • Assist in developing analytical methods, manufacturing procedures, and SOP revisions.
  • Collaborate with QC and QA for cGMP compliance and provide training to junior team members.
  • Provide regular reports to management and support performance improvement activities.

Your qualifications should include:

  • Bachelor's in biological science or related field with 9 years' experience; Master's preferred.
  • Experience in molecular and cellular biology, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industry, including quality control and cGMP practices.
  • Skills in cell viability, flow cytometry, ELISA, RT-PCR, protein chemistry, biostatistics, and assay development.

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, pleaseCLICK HERE.

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