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Specialist, Quality Assurance Validation

Lyell Immunopharma
Location
Bothell, Washington, United States
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Quality
Salary
$96,000 to $120,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related technical discipline
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in a GMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment
  • Understanding of compliant Facility, Equipment, and Utility programs
  • Ability to work independently and cross-functionally
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Nice to have
  • Prior experience in a Quality Assurance oversight role for Facility, Equipment, and Utility qualification
  • Experience with computer system validation
  • Previous experience using Blue Mountain computerized maintenance management software
  • Experience with cell therapy and/or lentiviral manufacturing operations
  • Experience in commercial manufacturing and post-approval lifecycle management
What the job really is

The Quality Assurance Specialist II is responsible for providing QA oversight for Facility, Equipment, Utility, and Computer System programs in a cell therapy manufacturing environment. Daily tasks include reviewing and approving validation plans and protocols, maintaining compliance with GMP requirements, and supporting cross-functional project teams to ensure operational readiness and quality management.

Benefits
  • Salary range of $130,000 to $150,000 annually
  • Opportunity to earn an annual bonus
  • Eligibility to participate in Lyell’s Equity Incentive Plan
Things to weigh
  • Occasional off-shift, weekend, and holiday work may be required
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility
  • Salary range is an estimate and may vary based on qualifications and experience
Job score3.2/5
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Freshness1/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
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