Associate, Quality Control - 6 month contract

About the role

Aspect Biosystems is a biotechnology company pioneering the development of a novel category of regenerative medicine designed to restore or supplement biological function and deliver curative therapies for some of the most elusive diseases. Aspect is developing these bioengineered cellular medicines by applying its full-stack tissue therapeutic platform, which integrates proprietary AI-powered bioprinting technology, therapeutic cells, hypoimmune cell engineering, and advanced biomaterials. Aspect is advancing its therapeutic pipeline across multiple endocrine and metabolic diseases, including diabetes and rare endocrine disorders. If you are committed to making a real impact and accelerating the development of life-changing therapies, we want to hear from you! Curious about our current perks and benefits? Learn more here . At Aspect Biosystems, our strength has always been in our diversity. Different people, thinking differently, unified in creating a world that is better for us all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone on our team. All aspects of employment - including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or terminate - are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, citizenship status, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other status protected under federal, state, provincial, or local law. If you're interested in joining our team but don't see a job posting that matches your experience o

Responsibilities

• Executing a variety of analytical methods (e.g. cell-based assays, molecular assays, structural and compositional analysis) for the characterization, release, and stability testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and final drug products.
• Participating in and executing experiments for the qualification and validation of analytical methods in accordance with phase-appropriate regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA, Health Canada, EMA).
• Performing routine analytical testing as needed to support process development, product characterization, and early-stage stability studies.
• Accurately recording, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting experimental data.
• Assisting in troubleshooting analytical method issues, proposing solutions, and implementing corrective actions.
• Working cross functionally with Process Development, Quality Control, Research & Development, and Manufacturing to support product development milestones and resolve analytical challenges.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of analytical instruments and ensure proper functioning, as needed.
• Qualifications & Experience
• Education: B.Sc. in, Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences discipline.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a cGMP quality control laboratory or regulated environment handling biologics or cell therapies.
• Wet Lab & Assay Expertise: Hands-on wet lab experience with mammalian cell handling, cell culture, and analytical instrumentation (e.g., flow cytometry, cell counters, molecular assays).
• Problem Solver: You love immersing yourself in difficult technical problems and coming up with solutions that work. You think outside the box and use your experience and intuition to identify when such solutions are realistic.
• Detail-Oriented & Meticulously Organized: You have outstanding attention to detail and take pride in your work. You can multitask, prioritize competing deadlines, and have a track record for delivering work on time.
• Schedule Adaptability: Ability to support flexible R&D schedules, including weekend work to accommodate dynamic cell processing and testing timelines (cells don't sleep!).

Benefits

Additional Information

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Associate, QC to join Aspect's Quality Control team in beautiful Vancouver, BC. Reporting to the Lead, Quality Control, you'll be responsible for daily execution of analytical and cell-based assays, and providing critical technical support for the development and validation of our cell therapy testing programs. You'll be joining a company committed to developing regenerative medicines that deliver life-changing, functional cures for patients living with serious diseases.

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