Talecris Biotherapeutics: A new approach to a proud history of patient care.

 

Expanding our operations & hiring strong!
 

Talecris Biotherapeutics is a new company proud to inherit a legacy from Bayer Biological
Products of more than 60 years of providing life-saving & life enhancing plasma-derived
therapeutic proteins. At Talecris, we have a bold vision to be the recognized global leader in
developing & providing premium protein therapies. Due to the growth of our company we announce
the following exciting career opportunity: 

 

Quality Associate III  (Chemistry/Materials Sciences)  IMBC-2342
 

This position will provide laboratory characterization for final and intermediate products, raw
materials and defective components associated with Talecris product technical complaints and
internal investigations.  Responsible for planning and execution of study design, development
of reports, communicating with submitters as necessary (internal and external) and management
of study samples under extreme care.  Provides comprehensive, high quality reports and
communicate evaluations related to complaint confirmation, root/probability cause and materials
forensics. 

 

MS degree in Chemistry/ Materials Sciences with minimum of 2 years relevant experience; BS with
a minimum of 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Life Sciences degree with relevant coursework or work experience in Materials areas may
qualify.  Must have working knowledge of materials properties and performance.  Must have
experience and be accomplished in laboratory testing that includes hands-on experience in
several of the following materials test methods: microscopy/physical evaluation, FT-IR
microscopy, qualitative chemistry, analysis, photographic/electronic imaging, colorimetry and
turbidity.  Must also be capable of evaluating the need for applying additional analytical
techniques outside the range of hands-on systems above such as SEM/EDS, Chromatography, ICP, AA
which may be done by other laboratories at the request of FAL. Must have experience in failure
analysis and/or forensic chemistry area including evaluation of root cause and conformational
evaluations.  Must have broad skillset in analytical techniques and application of such.  Must
be familiar with GLP/GMP rules and regulations.  Experience with basic instrument
troubleshooting at the User Level to maintain lab functionality.  Excellent written and verbal
communication skills required.  Experience in writing quality reports. 

 

Working familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access required.  Ability to work unguided
by routine methods and procedures.  Must be able to handle complex problems independently. 
Must demonstrate strong technical expertise over a wide range of analytical applications and
apply proper analytical plans/assays to specific complaint circumstances through the completion
of Product Technical Complaint (PTC) analysis.  Experience working in cross-functional team
environment.  Ability to work with PhotoShop, PhotImpact or other imaging software. 

  

Please forward your resume as a text or word attachment to  [email protected] & copy
to [email protected] with the job reference code on the subject line. No online
applications please. We do not accept phone calls or agency referrals. For more information,
please visit our web site at www.talecris.com Talecris Biotherapeutics offers a competitive
compensation & benefits package including immediate 401(k) vesting & profit sharing. All
benefits take effect day one of employment. Talecris is proud of its work/life/balance
initiatives & its generous tuition reimbursement program. We have the expertise, resources &
established business infrastructure to develop, manufacture & market biotechnology products
internationally. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V, Talecris Biotherapeutics is committed
to enhancing & maintaining cultural diversity within our work environment.