QC Specialist, Analytical

Piper Companies is seeking a QC Specialist, Analytical with Micro experience to join a leading biotechnology company developing next-generation allogeneic cell therapies for oncology.

This is an onsite position in Branchburg, NJ and a long term contract assignment with potential for conversion.

Preferred Qualifications:  

Analytical

• Flow Cytometry (Enumeration/Viability) – cell counting experience; Vi-Cell Blue instrumentation
• PCR experience – Quant Studio 6/7 instrumentation
  • RNA based methods for Mycoplasma & Sterility testing, such as MycoSeq and SteriSeq
• Experience with processing mammalian cell culture
• BSC Level 2 experience

Microbiology

• Experience with rapid microbial methods that are PCR based (Quant-Studio instrumentation - SteriSeq, MycoSeq methods )
• Experience with rapid method that are CO2 respiration based or ATP bioluminescence, such BAC-T or Celsis methods
• Experience with traditional methods Sterility Testing USP <71> and Mycoplasma <62>
• Experience with endotoxin testing traditional (gel clot method) or Kinetic chromogenic method (Biotek/MCS plate readers), per USP <85>
• Growth promotion, microbial and bioburden testing (TAMC/TYMC) (plus but not required)
• Gowning experience in Grade A – D (ISO5-ISO9) cleanrooms
• BSL Level 2 experience (required) if they have experience with RABS or enclosures (plus but not required)
• Some EM experience, but not required

Qualifications:  

• B.S. or M.S. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences or related discipline  
• 4+ years of experience working in a development or cGMP laboratory setting 
• Experience with cell-based, flow cytometry, and PCR assays  
• Knowledge of cell culture and aseptic technique  
• Experience working in support of cell therapy products is preferred 

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $85,000-$95,000 on a W2 contract rate; depending on experience
• Benefits Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick Leave as required by law, and PTO

This job opens for applications on 2/4/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.  

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