Job Description
Job DescriptionDescriptionKriya is a biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to develop life-changing gene therapies for diseases affecting millions of patients around the world.
We leverage our proprietary computational engine, in-house manufacturing infrastructure, and integrated design platform to engineer technologies and therapeutics with the potential to transform the treatment of a broad universe of diseases of high unmet need, with a focus on metabolic disorders, neurology, and ophthalmology.
We are proud to have been named Triangle Business Journal’s Life Sciences 2024 “Best Private Company to Work For,” recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Startup Employers of 2024,” and honored as one of BioSpace’s “2025 Best Places to Work.”
Role OverviewThe Quality Control Analyst II is responsible for performing a range of Quality Control testing techniques on production facilities, intermediates, and products and may include authoring SOPs / Protocols / Reports.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs routine and non-routine cGMP testing for samples, as well as provide primary support for training and mentoring of laboratory personnel, as needed.
- Leads, develops, and executes QC methods across a range of techniques, including HPLC, CE, PCR, and cell-based potency methods.
- Reviews and may verify QC data.
- Complete and may lead project work and deviations, investigation, CAPAs and continuous improvement initiatives.
- May serves as SME for certain assays / instruments / equipment.
- Support operational systems (equipment/instrument maintenance/calibration, equipment alarm monitoring, and sample handling/tracking)
- Participate in GMP validation activities for laboratory equipment, including the onboarding and execution of IQ/OQ/PQ Testing
- Ensure continuous lab compliance with applicable cGMP regulations and SOPs, and support regulatory audits.
Experience & Skills and Work Environment Experience & Skills
- BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in a cGMP, QC, or a similar laboratory environment.
- Previous experience performing HPLC, PCR, or cell-based potency testing is required.
- Must have experience perform cell based potency assays in a GMP setting.
- Solid documentation practices.
- Technical writing abilities.
- Previous experience in gene therapy is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detailed-oriented.
- Experience training and/or mentoring laboratory analysts preferred.
- Ability to work with limited direction in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment preferred.
Work Environment
- Primarily a laboratory setting.
- May involve standing, sitting, and using laboratory equipment for extended periods.
- Some lifting of equipment or materials may be required.
- Work may involve exposure to chemicals or biological materials.
Life at KriyaDiscover True Collaborative Teamwork
We have an ambitious set of goals, but our confidence – and our inspiration – stems from our people. From California to North Carolina, our teammates bring a spirit of Collaboration, Leadership, and Innovation to their work every day.
We’re always looking for teammates with the drive and energy to help us grow. If you want to be a part of a company with an entrepreneurial culture, a bold vision, and a meaningful purpose, join us.
Rewards & Benefits
- Time Off & Work-Life Balance: Flexible Time Off ∙ Paid Parental & Medical Leave ∙ Paid Company Holidays
- Health & Wellness: Fertility & Family Building Benefits ∙ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance ∙ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ∙ Life Insurance ∙ Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Financial Security: Equity ∙ 401(k) with Company Match ∙ Identity Theft Protection
- And More!