QC Associate II (Biotechnology)

Location: USA - Portland, OR

Company

hirify.global produces DNA products supported by high-throughput laboratory quality control operations.

What you will do

• Perform independent QC release for standard product families and verify compliance with customer specifications.
• Execute and troubleshoot QC assays, including NGS, qPCR, fragment analysis, NanoDrop, and Qubit.
• Initiate and follow up on nonconformances and quality events related to OOS, OOT, and atypical results.
• Support impact assessments, investigations, and root cause analysis using 5-Why, Fishbone, and DMAIC techniques.
• Review CAPAs and process deviations, monitor QC data, and assist with product and process quality reports.
• Author and review SOPs, test methods, work instructions, and labels while maintaining batch, calibration, and inventory records.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of industrial experience in Operations or Quality Control.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and troubleshoot complex problems in a high-throughput environment.
• Knowledge of molecular biology techniques, including PCR, cloning, and sequencing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Quality Control and Quality Assurance principles, including GMP and ISO.
• Experience with analytical techniques such as spectroscopy and gel electrophoresis.
• Experience with automated robotic systems and LIMS.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a production laboratory focused on continuous improvement of QC methods.
• Maintain quality records and processes under ISO and GDP requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the Operations team and report to the QC Manager.