Quality Analyst Jobs in Maryland

Job Title: QC Analyst II Company: Life Technologies Location: Frederick, MD Description: Making Life Even BetterWhen it comes to the vision of shaping discovery and improving life, no other company can match the breadth of products and services in the life sciences field to meet this vision than Life Technologies. Created through the combination of biotechnology leaders Applied Biosystems and Invitrogen, Life Technologies’ systems, consumables and services enable researchers to accelerate scientific exploration, driving to discoveries and developments that improve the human condition and the world around us. Our customers do their work across the biological spectrum, working to advance personalized medicine, regenerative science, molecular diagnostics, agricultural and environmental research, and 21st century forensics. With historical sales of approximately $3.5 billion, a presence in more than 100 countries, and a rapidly growing intellectual property estate of over 3,600 patents and exclusive licenses, we are poised to truly shape the world of science. Join a team of more than 9,500 employees around the world who are engaged, curious, insightful, responsible and driven to make life even better.Quality Control Analyst II-Frederick, MDThis position does not offer relocation benefits.EOEPosition Objective To provide complex analysis of raw materials or finished product as well as inspection testing of components to be used in the further manufacturing or for final product release. Provide assistance in the lab as required. Essential FunctionsReview data and perform the final release of raw materials, finished products and/or components in the Job Category Operations / Manufacturing

Job Title: Mid/Sr QA Testing Analyst Company: Location: Baltimore, MD Description: **POSITION** Mid/Sr QA Analyst

Job Title: Quality Assurance Analyst (pharmaceutical industry) Company: Links Technology Location: Rockville, MD Description: .Responsible for the core activities of the test effort, which involves conducting the necessary tests and logging the outcomes of that testing. * Knowledge of testing approaches and techniques * Diagnostic and problem-solving skills * Knowledge of the system or application being tested (desirable) * Knowledge of networking and system architecture (desirable) * Knowledge of FDA Software Verification and Validation Guidelines Where automated testing is required, these additional qualifications are required* Training in the appropriate use of test automation tools * Experience using test automation tools * Programming skills * Debugging and diagnostic skills Primary Responsibility: * Defining test approach * Identifying the tests that need to be performed * Identifying the most appropriate implementation approach for a given test * Monitoring detailed testing progress and results * Implementing individual tests * Setting up and running the tests * Logging outcomes and verifying that the tests have been run * Analyzing and guiding the recovery from execution errors * Communicating test results to the team Assumptions: * Take ownership of the Testing environment * Ownership of the Debug Log * Ownership in Test plans, cases, scripts, and results * Contribute to the managing of releases to the production environment to include strategies to meet FDA approval. * Have a stake in the Quality of systems that will be developed and release to production

Job Title: Senior QA Analyst Company: StanSource Inc. Location: Timonium, MD Description: Green Card/US Citizen/EAD as Client cannot sponsor visas upon conversion to permThe position is for a Senior QA Analyst with a concentration in automated testing. 5-7 years of test experience in QA. Knowledge of SDLC. Min 5 yrs experience creating automated test scripts using HP QTP. 5 yrs experience creating automated GUI tests. 3 yrs experience creating complex SQL queries. 3 yrs experienceprogramming in VB, C# or C++. Ability to perform analysis of business requirements and functional specifications to create test requirements. Ability to create well structured manual tests. Execution of manual tests. Interaction with stakeholder groups in the Operations portfolio. Experience with Requirements Management using IBM RequisitePro or a similar tool. Experience with Defect Management using Serena TeamTrack or a similar tool. Experience with Configuration Management using Serena Version Manager or a similar tool. Experience with MS 2003 and Client / Server environments. BS in Computer Science, preferably an MS.

Job Title: Quality Control Analyst 3-4 Company: Human Genome Sciences Location: Baltimore, MD Description: Quality Control Analyst 3-4LocationRockville, MDJob ID 2825Employment StatusFull-Time RegularRequired Experience5-10 yearsRequired EducationBachelors Degree or EquivalentRequired TravelNoRelocation AvailableNoSummary/DescriptionHuman Genome Sciences (HGS)is a biopharmaceutical company with approximately 800 employees and world-class R&D and manufacturing facilities based in Rockville, MD. We have three promising products in late-stage development - one, raxibacumab, already commercialized with sales to the U.S, Government and two moving toward commercialization. BENLYSTAT (formerly LymphoStat-B?) has successfully met its primary endpoint in the first of two Phase 3 trials in systemic lupus, and we expect to have results of the second BENLYSTA Phase 3 trial in November 2009. ZALBINT (formerly Albuferon?) has completed Phase 3 development in chronic hepatitis C, and we expect the submission of global marketing applications in fall 2009. We are developing both of these products in collaboration with world leaders in the pharmaceutical industry. Further, in July 2009, we secured a new purchase order for 45,000 doses of raxibacumab, a drug to combat inhalational anthrax, to be delivered to the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile over a three-year period.At HGS, people are the key to our success. We share a passion for scientific and business innovation, creating unique opportunities to contribute to the commercialization phase of our products. At HGS, you will have opportunities to learn and grow; interacting with talent of the highest caliber, and you will be supported by a culture committed to employee and leadership development. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. HGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/AA M/F/D/VPlease visitwww.hgsi.comfor further information on our company and to apply on-line for this position.The experienced analyst will work in the stability group, initiating new GMP stability studies (BDS and FDP) and scheduled stability time-points, and performing compendial testing in a cGMP regulated environment according to written standard operating procedures and protocols. In addition, the analyst will be responsible for generating & revising stability protocols and study documents, and coordinating monthly testing schedules. The analyst will create data trends using a standard statistical program; therefore, will need to have a good basic knowledge of statistics.The analyst will need to have the ability to work in a fast paced team environment, work a flexible schedule, and be periodically on-call.Requirements-B.S. Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a scientific related field-Minimum of 5 years experience in a pharmaceutical quality control environment with experience following standard operating procedures-Strong laboratory skills-Strong understanding of statistics with experience using a standard statistical program-Ability to work flexible hours and to be periodically on-call-Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience with writing technical reports-Excellent organizational and multitasking skills-Ability to work effectively in a team.-Knowledge of cGMP regulations.-Experience with aseptic technique, pipetting, and LIMS are strongly preferred

Job Title: QC Analyst III 167755 (NCI) Company: SAIC Location: Frederick, MD Description: THIS POSITION IS FUNDED BY AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) FUNDING. The Vaccine Clinical Materials Program, SAIC-Frederick, Inc. supports the Vaccine Research Center in manufacturing materials for Phase I & Phase II clinical trials. The QC Analyst II will draft and execute qualification and validation protocols; assist with technical transfer of assays to QC laboratory and analysts; follow good documentation practices; prepare and submit reports for review in a timely manner; perform special projects on analytical and instrument problem solving; work with less senior-level lab personnel on projects as assigned and participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations; recommend possible corrective actions; review and update SOPs as needed; perform equipment qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ), calibrate and maintain lab equipment; maintain the safety and orderliness of the lab; apply knowledge of cGMPs and GLPs on a daily basis. REQUIRED SKILLS: Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university in a scientific discipline or 4 years experience in lieu of degree. Foreign educated candidates who have completed part or all of their education outside of the United States must have their foreign education evaluated by an SAIC-approved accrediting organization to assure that it has met the equivalency of the qualifications of degree work in the United States. In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of 5 years related experience is required. Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). Knowledge of general analytical laboratory equipment used for sample analysis. Ability to follow SOPs and comply with cGMPs/GLPs. Perform a variety of analyses such as PCR and western blots. May be required to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings and may work in a BL2 environment. This position is subject to obtaining a Public Trust Clearance. DESIRED SKILLS: Expertise in bioassay, immunology, molecular biology, or other related scientific laboratory discipline.

Job Title: Senior Quality Assurance Business Analyst Company: National City Location: Riverdale, MD Description: As an employee of PNC Financial Services Group, you become part of an organization committed to customers, employees, investors, and the communities in which we do business. PNC is an established, growing and successful financial services company, with businesses organized around retail and commercial banking, asset management, and funds processing. Our branches are concentrated in thirteen states and the District of Columbia; additional offices are located nationwide and internationally. We are growing in size and through recent acquisitions have become the fifth largest bank by deposits in the US.‚  We are also growing in reputation, as a leader in areas such as work/life family culture, green building design, frontier technology, and strong corporate social responsibility.‚ As Senior Quality Assurance Business Analyst, you will be joining a nationally recognized leader in the field of Treasury Management and e-commerce-based financial solutions.  In addition, the development, execution and management of detailed quality assurance test plans, cases, and scripts and associated results.  Developing requirements and specification documentation associated with Treasury Management projects.  You will provide operational, analytical and research support to Treasury Management operations, technical and business units.  This includes new product and service enhancements, hardware and software application installations or upgrades and custom client implementations. In a typical day, you will perform quality assurance testing for new Treasury Management products/services, hardware/software and application upgrades, and identify variances to expected results, document issues and communicate results. You will be accountable for testing certification and sign off, confirming testing has been successfully performed in accordance with Treasury Management's Quality Control standards.The successful candidate will have the following qualifications: Bachelors Degree in a related field is required. Five years progressive experience in QA positions or related subject matter experience Proficient with SQL and knowledgeable of relational databases, preferably Oracle Experience with query tools and command line interfaces (SQL/Plus, Toad, RapidSQL) Experience working with XML files and related tools (XMLSpy, etc) Experience with IBM Rational Tools (RequisitePro, ClearCase, ClearQuest & Performance) Team building leadership skillsPNC is committed to offering you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.  We design our full time and part time benefits programs based on PNC's benefits philosophy to provide quality levels of coverage at affordable costs over the long term for both employees and PNC. We strive to balance the cost of providing competitive benefits with the need to cover employees with a wide range of protection during and after employment.Options you may be able to consider include:Medical and Dental Coverage Life Insurance Part Time Benefits Education Assistance Paid Training Paid Vacation Competitive Pay Shift Differential 401(k) and Pension Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan Flexible Schedules Growth Opportunity Work/Life BalancePNC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer -- M/F/D/V/SOShiftDaylightTotal Hours Per Week40Scheduled Days/Hours8-5, additional hours to accomodate deadlines, as necessaryTravelNoneHR Job CodeC19453 SR QLTY ASSUR BUS ANALY

Job Title: QC Analyst III Company: Applied Biosystems Location: Frederick, MD Description: Making Life Even BetterWhen it comes to the vision of shaping discovery and improving life, no other company can match the breadth of products and services in the life sciences field to meet this vision than Life Technologies. Created through the combination of biotechnology leaders Applied Biosystems and Invitrogen, Life Technologies’ systems, consumables and services enable researchers to accelerate scientific exploration, driving to discoveries and developments that improve the human condition and the world around us. Our customers do their work across the biological spectrum, working to advance personalized medicine, regenerative science, molecular diagnostics, agricultural and environmental research, and 21st century forensics. With historical sales of approximately $3.5 billion, a presence in more than 100 countries, and a rapidly growing intellectual property estate of over 3,600 patents and exclusive licenses, we are poised to truly shape the world of science. Join a team of more than 9,500 employees around the world who are engaged, curious, insightful, responsible and driven to make life even better.Quality Control Analyst II-Frederick, MDThis position does not offer relocation benefits.EOEPosition Objective To provide complex analysis of raw materials or finished product as well as inspection testing of components to be used in the further manufacturing or for final product release. Provide assistance in the lab as required.  Essential FunctionsReview data and perform the final release of raw materials, finished products and/or components in the various databases and enterprise wide systems. Develop and maintain quality-testing specifications for use by the laboratory personnel.  Maintain various instruments and related records within the laboratory. Note variances on standard operating procedures; audit and evaluate process documents and propose revisions. Maintain various databases within the laboratory. Follow and adhere to cGLP's, cGMP's SOP's and all safety regulations as they apply to the laboratory and work areas. Represent the laboratory during customer audits. Represent the laboratory on cross-departmental teams. Provide lab support as necessary, including but not limited to (please fill in some examples).  May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned and provide guidance to lower level personnel. Nature and ScopeMust have experience in Flow Cytometry, ELISA, Tissue Culture. Experience in LUMINEX assays a plus. Must be able to work independently as well as on teams within a Protein Chemistry, Immuno Chemistry , Cell Biology, or Cell Culture industrial laboratory environment. Must have the ability to handle the pace of work within the laboratory including the ability to perform several tasks at the same time. Requires a complete knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques with the ability to troubleshoot problems associated with either. Requires the ability to work on problems of diverse scope and complexity and the ability to review and develop conclusions to resolve the problems or issues. Must possess the knowledge and ability to interpret data and make accurate decisions of the status of the raw materials, finished products and/or components. Must have the knowledge of our systems and databases. Must have a full working knowledge of the receiving and release of raw materials, finished products and/or components. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Ability to effectively work within a team environment as well as independently. Accuracy is required in performing all functions of this position. Initiative, organizational and computer skills are extremely valuable to ensure effective laboratory operations. Must demonstrate judgment, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with internal and external customers. Must possess self-motivation and the ability to work on new assignments with no instructions. Education: Bachelor Biochemistry, Biology or the equivalent knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: Biochemistry, Biology, Cell Biology, Immuno Chemistry , Immuno Histo Chemistry and/or Cell Culture. Experience: Requires a minimum of a  Bachelor degree  with a minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in Quality Control within an industrial setting. Demonstrated proficiency of computer applications in an industrial laboratory setting is required. Contacts:Has contact with all levels within the laboratory. Interacts with all areas within the company. Has interaction with internal as well as external customers and interacts with customers during audits. Working Conditions:Works in a laboratory environment. Is required to lift up to 40 lbs. May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties. Must be able to work safely with chemicals, biologics and hazardous materials. Must be able to work overtime and flexible shifts. Occasional travel may be required.

Job Title: Electronic Materials QC Analyst Company: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Location: Laurel, MD Description: Supervisor Job N Introduction The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC is seeking an Electronic Materials QC Analyst. Responsibilities Specimen preparation and microscopic analysis, primarily of printed wiring boards supporting EDF Quality Assurance Section; inspection of PWBs. Manual and automated mounting and polishing of in-process and final microsections (cross sections) for metallurgical examination of PWBs and other electronic materials. Perform visual and dimensional inspection of printed wiring boards (PWBs) to insure compliance with specified requirements. Performance of failure and defect investigations as part of the evaluation of electronic hardware fabrication and processes. Provide assistance/back-up for other inspection areas in EDF, primarily electronics assemblies, with a specific focus on the use of Automated Optical Inspection technology to augment visual inspection activities. Provide assistance/back-up for other inspection areas in EDF, primarily electronics assemblies, with a specific focus on the use of Automated Optical Inspection technology to augment visual inspection activities. Maintaining traceability of cross section to product lot and panel source. Qualifications Required: Minimum of HS Diploma and 5 years of technical experience in one or more of the following areas: PWB fabrication, electronics assembly, QC testing of electronics components or materials, and/or metallographic evaluation of materials. Experience in inspecting/evaluating printed wiring board (PWB) and electronics circuit assemblies. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated proficiency in operating computer-controlled fabrication or test equipment, proficiency with Microsoft Office and other typical PC applications, and competent in writing clear and concise summary reports. Ability to function on a team. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation and evaluation. Desired: 3 plus years of experience in standard sample preparation techniques (mounting & polishing) and use of metallographic microscopy for the evaluation of PWBs and/or electronic materials. Experience in setup, operation of, and collection of data from automated optical inspection equipment for electronic assemblies. Knowledge of IPC-600, IPC-6012, IPC-6013, MIL-PRF-55110, and MIL-P-50884. Special Work Conditions Work in cleanrooms wearing protective garments. Overtime work as required. Security Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship. Benefits APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. How to Apply: Go the the JHU/APL Employment Page link below and select "Search and apply". Then, select "Advanced Search". Enter the Reference Code number below into Job Opening ID # box and click the Search button. Select job for Job Basket. Click Apply for Job(s) in Job Basket button and follow the instructions to complete the on-line application process. Job Opening ID Number: 110733 Click Here for our Employment Page Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Equal Employment Opportunity Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce.   See all jobs in Laurel MD

Job Title: QC Analyst I II Company: MedImmune Location: Frederick, MD Description: Title: QC Analyst I/IILocation: MD, Frederick - NON SALESReq: 02159Responsible for performing a range of QC product testing in a cGMP environment for in process, bulk drug substance and drug product lot release and stability monitoring. May assist in execution of protocols and laboratory studies to support QC investigations, method validation and transfer and stability studies. REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS: QC Analyst I II Knowledge of a broad range of analytical testing techniques and instruments (i.e., ELISA, Bioassay, HPLC, Electrophoresis, PCR, EM monitoring. Technical experience and ability to pipet small volumes using multi-channel pipettes a plus. Attention to detail a must.Electrophoresis, PCR, EM monitoring. Technical experience and ability to pipet small volumes using multi-channel pipettes a plus. Attention to detail a must.General supervision and instructions given for routine work. Detailed instructions given for new activities or special assignments.