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Umoja Biopharma is an industry-leading biotech with locations in Seattle, WA and Louisville, CO, focused on transforming the treatment of cancer with a novel integrated immunotherapy platform. Our vision is to develop off-the-shelf therapies capable of treating any tumor, any time. We are a diverse and growing team working in brand-new facilities in downtown Seattle, Washington and Louisville, Colorado, and we are looking for innovative thinkers who are excited by groundbreaking science and technology, and passionate about squaring up to the challenges inherent to cutting-edge drug development. We are committed to our core values and principles that support our overall mission and strongly invite applications from enthusiastic individuals who share our commitment and help position Umoja to deliver on our goals. We at Umoja believe in the importance of stories; we are looking for great people to join our team to help us create more stories for ourselves, for you, and most importantly for patients and their families.Umoja Biopharma - Your Body. Your Hope. Your Cure. POSITION SUMMARYUmoja Biopharma is looking for a Senior Analyst, Quality Control Microbiology to perform testing and monitoring activities in support of the QC Microbiology laboratory and manufacturing areas at Umoja's lentiviral vector manufacturing facility.This role reports to the Senior Manager, Quality Control Microbiology and will be based fully onsite in Louisville, CO.REQUIREMENTS Specific responsibilities include: Performs and reviews routine Quality Control laboratory work, including environmental monitoring, clean utility sampling and testing, microbiological material qualification and maintenance, microbial identification, raw material sampling and inspection, bioburden testing, endotoxin testing, compendial testing, and container closure integrity testingGenerates and revises Quality Control documents according to established document management processesAssists in the development of training materials and independently delivers training to staff for QC programs, systems, and processesWith management oversight, executes qualification/validation activities for QC laboratory equipment, instruments, and systemsWith management oversight, executes internal and external method establishment (e.g., qualify, validate, verify, transfer) protocols to ensure QC readiness for production activitiesInitiates and supports microbial excursion investigations related to facility and personnel monitoring programs (e.g., environmental monitoring, aseptic gowning, utility monitoring, etc.) through collaboration with other functions (Engineering, Manufacturing, MSAT, etc.)Applies and advances Operational Excellence/LEAN philosophy within the QC laboratories to ensure continuous improvement across all programs, processes, and systemsPrepares, ships, and tracks samples to outside testing laboratoriesDemonstrates the Umoja values as part of a high-performing, people-focused, inclusive, and collaborative organizationPerforms additional duties within the Quality organization, as requiredThe successful candidate will have:Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Immunology, Biology, or other life science with 3-5 years of experience working in a cGMP regulated QC environment. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.A passion for teamwork and unwavering commitment to purpose, team success, and contribution to an outstanding workplace cultureAn understanding of Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement philosophies and experience with practical application in a regulated laboratory environmentPreferred Qualifications: Quality Control experience in an FDA-regulated industry supporting cGMP manufacturing areasPrevious experience working in a clean room environmentPrevious experience working in cGMP cell and gene therapy manufacturing and/or testing facilityPrevious experience implementing a Laboratory Information Management System along with associated processes and documentsPhysical Requirements: Ability to work on-site 5 days/week at Umoja's manufacturing facility in Louisville, COAbility to aseptically gown and work while standing for extended periods of timeAbility to regularly lift 20 lbs. and periodically lift up to 50 lbs.Salary Range: $71,000 - $87,800Benefits OfferingsUmoja Biopharma offers its employees competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Additionally, we offer Umojians access to a 401k plan through Fidelity, with a 100% match up to their first 4% deferral. Umoja also provides a generous Paid Time Off policy, employee commuter benefits, and cell phone stipend. For a full breakdown of our benefits offerings, please see the Benefits section of our website.