Quality Control Associate I

WHO ARE WE

Parse Biosciences is a global life sciences company whose mission is to accelerate progress in human health and scientific research. Empowering researchers to perform single cell sequencing with unprecedented scale and ease, our pioneering approach has enabled groundbreaking discoveries in cancer treatment, tissue repair, stem cell therapy, kidney and liver disease, brain development, and the immune system.

With technology developed at The University of Washington, Parse has raised over $100 million in capital and is now used by over 1,000 customers across the world. Our growing portfolio of products includes Evercode Whole Transcriptome, Evercode TCR, Gene Capture, and a data analysis solution.

Parse Biosciences is based in Seattle, Washington's vibrant South Lake Union district, where we recently opened a 34,000 square foot headquarters and state-of-the-art laboratory.

THE POSITION

As a Quality Control (QC) Associate you will work as part of the Quality Control team to test that all raw materials and finished goods meet defined specifications, in terms of consistency and performance. In this role, you will use advanced laboratory techniques to identify any potential issues in materials or completed products. Techniques will include analytical chemistry tests as well as functional tests using next generation sequencing. Strong candidates will be motivated to learn new laboratory skills as well as how to interpret results from genomics assays.

IN THIS POSITION, YOU WILL

• Be responsible for performing tests to ensure consistent, high quality of our single cell products
• Interpret and communicate results of QC tests to others on the QC and manufacturing team
• Become an expert on metrics relevant to single cell sequencing
• Create and maintain detailed records for QC of every reagent lot
• Coordinate with members of the manufacturing team as well as the commercial operations team
• Critically assess the process by which QC is performed on different products and raw materials
• Maintain and improve Standard Operating Procedures for QC
• Identify patterns or trends in QC data that require escalation
• Train other members of the quality control team on different procedures

FOR THIS POSITION, WE LOOK FOR

• Someone excited to collaborate with a dynamic team while also taking ownership over QC tests
• The ability and desire to learn new skills and become an expert on single cell sequencing
• An attention to detail and with the ability to identify and escalate mistakes or problems
• Ability to carefully follow Standard Operating Procedures and make improvements when necessary
• Experience with molecular biology and/or chemistry laboratory techniques
• A Bachelor’s degree in a life science field, chemistry, or engineering

 JOB CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work in a laboratory environment while wearing PPE consistent with the requirements of BSL-1, or, when applicable, BSL-2 laboratories
• Standing for extended periods, and occasionally carrying and/or lifting up to 30 pounds is required 

Parse Biosciences is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.