Hiring: Quality Control Analyst, II Company: Vericel® Corporation Location: Burlington, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:36:35 Employment Type: On-site About the job Experience: •4-5 years’ industry experience. BS plus 3+ years’ industry experience. MS plus 0-1 years’ industry experience in cGMP lab environment, or equivalent. •6+ years’ industry experience in cGMP lab environment, or equivalent. •5 years’ industry experience. BS plus 3+ years’ industry experience. MS plus 0-1 years’ industry experience in cGMP lab environment, or equivalent. •1+ years in cell culture, microbial and/or molecular assays. Required Skills: •Lead and oversee performing routine and non-routine assays of raw materials, in-process samples, drug product (DP), and stability samples within the QC laboratory in accordance with SOPs for product release and validation. •This position is onsite and will be based between our Cambridge, MA and new Burlington, MA facilities as we continue transitioning operations to Burlington. Once the transition is complete, the role will be fully based in our Burlington office. •. During the first 2–3 months, training will take place onsite in our Cambridge office Monday through Friday. Upon successful completion of training, you will transition to your assigned schedule. •Perform routine QC testing for raw materials, in-process, DP, and stability samples using equipment such as balances, pipettes, pH meter, UV/Visible spectrophotometer, plate reader, etc. in accordance with SOPs and cGMP guidelines. •Perform cell culture, microbial and/or molecular assays. •Perform routine Environmental Monitoring and utilities testing. •Perform microbial limits, Bioburden testing, and identifying and trending microorganisms. •Assist in the review of QC data and provide summaries to management as needed. Qualifications: •HS Diploma, 6+ years’ industry experience in cGMP lab environment, or equivalent. •Degree in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a related discipline. AS plus 4-5 years’ industry experience. BS plus 3+ years’ industry experience. MS plus 0-1 years’ industry experience in cGMP lab environment, or equivalent. •Demonstrated experience performing and analyzing molecular and/or biological QC assays (e.g., PCR, flow cytometry) within a cGMP laboratory environment. •Minimum of 1+ years in cell culture, microbial and/or molecular assays. •Proficient in Outlook, MS Word, Excel and lab based data management systems (LIMs). •Advanced microbiological techniques, disinfectant efficacy, microbial identification, rapid methods, etc. •Cutting-Edge Science: Work with a leading regenerative medicine product that is transforming patient care. •Career Growth: Be a part of a growing organization with opportunities to expand your impact. •Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving lives. •The hourly range Vericel reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting is $35 to $45 hourly. Compensation: •Bonus, incentive pay, equity and benefits may be provided in addition to the base compensation listed above Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!