Job Description

**Job Title: QC Sr. Associate – Laboratory Execution Systems (Biovia / LES)

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**Location: South San Francisco, CA (On-Site)

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**Duration: ~18 Months Contract (No On-Call)

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**Industry: Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Quality Control

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**Position Overview

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We are seeking a detail-oriented QC Associate / Laboratory Systems Specialist to support an enterprise-wide digital transformation project implementing BIOVIA Laboratory Execution System (LES) software. Replacing legacy paper/manual systems, this role focuses on digitizing qualified Quality Control (QC) test methods, building assay recipes, and configuring master data architecture in close partnership with lab Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

**Key Responsibilities

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• **Assay & Recipe Digitization:

  ** Translate qualified laboratory testing procedures, product assays, reagent preparations, and cell culture workflows into electronic recipes within the BIOVIA LES platform.

• **Iterative SME Collaboration:

  ** Execute a structured three-step development workflow:

  1. Partner directly with QC lab SMEs to map and define current laboratory procedures.

  2. Build and configure the underlying master data and logic rules within the software.

  3. Review electronic workflows alongside SMEs prior to formal validation testing, sign-off, and production deployment.

• **Software Testing & Quality Assurance:

  ** Develop and execute software testing plans, identify and log system defects, verify fixes, and document test results in compliance with cGMP/industry standards.

• **Master Data Architecture:

  ** Apply strong logical problem-solving skills to structure backend data flows across global QC and Commercial alignment standards.

**Qualifications & Experience

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• **Experience:

  ** 0–5 years of experience in Quality Control, laboratory operations, or scientific software configuration/testing.

• **Technical & Lab Aptitude:

  ** Baseline technical proficiency with laboratory software environments, strong logic/data-structuring skills, and ability to quickly learn system configuration.

• **Preferred Experience:

  ** Hands-on background with BIOVIA (ONE Lab / LES), CISPRO reagent management, LIMS, or similar Laboratory Execution Systems within a regulated biotech/pharma lab.

• **Testing & Soft Skills:

  ** Familiarity with software QA/automated testing tools is a plus; exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively with bench scientists and SMEs.