Quality Control Analyst

Job title: Quality Control Analyst

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation, by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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Job Description

A BD Biosciences and the Diagnostic Solutions business units have merged with Waters Corporation, resulting in you applying for this position with Waters.

Waters is a leading life sciences company dedicated to accelerating the benefits of scientific breakthroughs through analytical technologies, informatics, and services. The portfolio focuses on regulated, high-volume testing environments and combines deep expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters works with analytical laboratories worldwide to enable the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and improve patient outcomes by earlier disease detection, managing routine infections, and addressing antibiotic resistance. With a culture of innovation, Waters’ team of about 16,000 colleagues collaborates with customers to transform scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives globally.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

QC Tests:

• Perform all assigned QC tests following analytical methods and procedures (qualitative and quantitative analysis of raw materials and bulk, in-process or finished goods) for products. This may require working with human blood, human or mammalian cell culture and/or animals and animal tissues.
• Ensure bulks and/or finished products conform to established specifications.
• Provide technical guidance to resolve issues and follow-up on actions.
• Perform material transactions in SAP system.
• Attend shift start up meetings and provide appropriate status follow-up

Equipment:

• Ensure that cleaning, maintenance and calibration of QC equipment take place according to schedule.
• Ensure the required docs/records are available.

Improvement:

• Assist in the development and evaluation of new procedures and techniques and analyze existing methods to suggest improvements. Perform Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) as needed. Assist the Supervisor in the preparation/review of policies/procedures.
• Provide recommendations to continuously improve product/process quality and enhance productivity, reduce cost, and increase production capability.

Training & Compliance:

• Participate in assigned trainings, cross-training or off-site training as required. When experienced, help new biochemists in area-specific trainings.
• Ensure finished products conform to internal and government standards and satisfy ISO regulations.
• Promote a safe work environment. Keep abreast of the basic requirements for safety compliance in own area of work and comply with those requirements. Thoroughly understand lab safety and hazardous waste management. May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment. Participate in Environmental, Health & Safety programs. Address corrective actions whenever a hazard is identified. Notify supervisor and Safety Officer(s) of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices.
• May perform other related duties and assignments as required

Required knowledge and skills

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or other related degree
• 0-1 year of relevant laboratory experience in the pharma/biotech/academic research
• Knowledge of immunoassays related to cell biology applications: cells immunophenotyping, ELISA and/or Western Blots
• English communication capabilities - mainly written
• Fluent Hungarian - written & spoken
• Motivation and proactive thinking
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team and work centers goals, objectives and activities
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work
• Experience with pipetting (single- and multi-channel) in a small volume scale
• Experienced with Microsoft Applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Aware of general laboratory safety, biosafety procedures and standards
• Good time management, and ability to work independently
• Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Advantages:

• Proficiency in at least one applicable QC techniques and software packages associated with testing, data analysis, interpretation and reporting with good understanding of the operation of related instrumentation such as Flow Cytometers, Gel Electrophoresis Systems, Optical readers
• Knowledge of cell culturing methods

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Required Skills

• Optional Skills

• Primary Work Location

• HUN Kornye - Uveggyar

• Additional Locations

• Work Shift