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Job Title: QC Technician – Administrative Support (contract)

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician – Administrative Support provides critical clerical and administrative support to the Quality Control (QC) Laboratory in a co‑manufacturing environment. This role maintains accurate documentation, organizes records, coordinates sample-related activities, and supports compliance tasks aligned with FDA 21 CFR Part 111, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and Good Documentation Practice (GDP) standards. The position is ideal for someone seeking an entry point into a quality or laboratory career path and offers hands-on exposure to regulated QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain QC logs and documentation in accordance with FDA 21 CFR Part 111, GMP, and GDP requirements.
• Review paperwork for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• File, scan, and manage QC records, including Certificates of Analysis (COAs), laboratory worksheets, and testing documentation.
• Perform accurate data entry into laboratory systems, spreadsheets, and other documentation tools.
• Support audit and inspection readiness by organizing records and ensuring documentation is complete, current, and accessible.
• Assist with sample tracking, including labeling, logging, and maintaining sample inventory.
• Coordinate the movement of samples between QC, QA, Warehouse, Production, and external laboratories.
• Support document control activities, including version control, distribution, and archival of QC documents.
• Assist with day-to-day QC lab operations through administrative and clerical tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely flow of information and samples across departments.
• Help ensure that all documentation and record-keeping activities support overall quality, compliance, and traceability.

Essential Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organization, particularly in handling documentation and records.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven data accuracy and administrative support skills, including reliable data entry.
• Experience working with documentation and compliance systems in a QC or regulated environment.
• Familiarity with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple departments such as QC, QA, Warehouse, and Production.
• Comfort working with quality-related documents such as COAs, lab worksheets, and testing records.
• Capability to manage sample tracking, labeling, and inventory with a high degree of accuracy.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• GMP Expereince
• Exposure to or experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Experience or coursework in Biology or Chemistry, or related scientific disciplines.
• Experience supporting QC or other regulated environments with documentation, data accuracy, and record tracking.
• Interest in building a career in quality, laboratory operations, or regulated manufacturing.
• Understanding of FDA 21 CFR Part 111 requirements or other FDA-regulated processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with QA, QC, and production teams in a co-manufacturing setting.

Work Environment

This role is fully onsite in a QC laboratory and administrative setting within a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including QA, QC, Warehouse, Production, and external laboratories, and will regularly handle physical and electronic documentation and samples. Standard hours are on 1st shift, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday work as needed to support operational and compliance requirements. The environment emphasizes adherence to GMP and GDP standards, consistent documentation practices, and collaborative teamwork to support high-quality manufacturing processes.

This is a Contract position based out of Valencia, CA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Valencia,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

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