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TekWissen LLC

Quality Control Scientist

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Job Title: QC Associate I / Quality Control Scientist Location: Vacaville, CA - 95688 Duration: 6 Months Job Type: Temporary Assignment Work Type: Onsite Summary With limited supervision, the QC ...

Unicon Pharma Inc.

QC Analyst I - Vacaville, CA

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$27.25 - $36.50/hr

With limited supervision, QC Associate I, is responsible for the performance of direct materials testing in accordance with cGMP regulations. * These duties include execution of laboratory testing ...

Unicon Pharma Inc.

QC Analyst I - Vacaville, CA

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$27.25 - $36.50/hr

With limited supervision, QC Associate I, is responsible for the performance of direct materials testing in accordance with cGMP regulations. * These duties include execution of laboratory testing ...

Unicon Pharma Inc.

QC Analyst I - Vacaville, CA

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$27.25 - $36.50/hr

Summary With limited supervision, QC Associate I, is responsible for the performance of direct materials testing in accordance with cGMP regulations. These duties include execution of laboratory ...

Unicon Pharma Inc.

QC Analyst I - Vacaville, CA

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$27.25 - $36.50/hr

With limited supervision, QC Associate I, is responsible for the performance of direct materials testing in accordance with cGMP regulations. * These duties include execution of laboratory testing ...

Flux

QC Associate

Ashburn, VA · On-site

QC Associate The purpose of Quality Control Associate is to update and coordinate the planning, implementation, and supervision of the quality control plan. This includes working with employees as ...

Flux Resources

QC Associate

Ashburn, VA · On-site

QC Associate The purpose of Quality Control Associate is to update and coordinate the planning, implementation, and supervision of the quality control plan. This includes working with employees as ...

Grupo Canela Pvt Ltd

QC Associate

Pico Rivera, CA

$16 - $18/hr

We are seeking a QC Associate to join our team! You will conduct tests to determine the quality of materials and finished products as well as identify areas of improvement to increase efficiency.

Grupo Canela Pvt Ltd

QC Associate

Pico Rivera, CA

$16 - $18/hr

We are seeking a QC Associate to join our team! You will conduct tests to determine the quality of materials and finished products as well as identify areas of improvement to increase efficiency.

HITT Contracting

Quality Control Associate

Houston, TX · On-site

Quality Control Associate The purpose of Quality Control Associate is to update and coordinate the planning, implementation, and supervision of the HITT quality control plan. This includes working ...

HITT Contracting

Quality Control Associate

Richmond, VA · On-site

$63K - $90K/yr

Quality Control Associate The purpose of Quality Control Associate is to update and coordinate the planning, implementation, and supervision of the HITT quality control plan. This includes working ...

ADP, Inc.

NY · On-site

Quality Control Associate Full Time Professional Maitland, Maitland, FL, US At K2 Medical Research , we are transforming healthcare by delivering tomorrow's treatments today. As a rapidly growing ...

Misfits Market

Quality Control Associate

Northlake, IL · On-site

$1.2K/wk

The Quality Control Associate is responsible for inspecting all food products in the warehouse and discerning whether or not they meet our high standards of quality. The Quality Control Associate ...

HITT Contracting

Quality Control Associate

Richmond, VA · On-site

$63K - $90K/yr

Quality Control Associate The purpose of Quality Control Associate is to update and coordinate the planning, implementation, and supervision of the HITT quality control plan. This includes working ...

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Quality Control Scientist

Vacaville, CA • On-site

TekWissen LLC
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$20 - $25/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Overview:  

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide.   Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps their customers to deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. Our client specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, Bioscience, Biopharmaceuticals, Custom manufacturing, Biotechnology, Life science ingredients, Nutrition, Microbial Control, Agriculture, Materials Science, Personal Care, and cell and gene therapy.  

Job Title:       QC Associate I / Quality Control Scientist
Location:       Vacaville, CA - 95688
Duration:       6 Months
Job Type:       Temporary Assignment     
Work Type:   Onsite

Summary
 
With limited supervision, the QC Associate I / Quality Control Scientist is responsible for performing direct materials testing in compliance with cGMP regulations. The role involves executing laboratory testing, reviewing and trending data, supporting investigations (OOS, OOT, OOE), and contributing to laboratory operations and quality objectives. The position works closely with Quality Control leadership to meet departmental and organizational goals.

Responsibilities

  • Perform basic to moderately complex laboratory testing in compliance with GMP requirements
  • Review, analyze, and assess test data against established acceptance criteria
  • Conduct technical review of peer-generated data
  • Perform trend analysis and assist in establishing limits
  • Identify discrepancies and support quality investigations and CAPA initiatives
  • Troubleshoot technical and testing-related issues
  • Identify gaps in systems, procedures, and laboratory practices
  • Participate in assay transfer, assay validation, and method-related activities
  • Perform equipment qualification, calibration, and routine maintenance
  • Prepare and maintain standards, controls, stocks, cultures, and reagents per procedures
  • Ensure GMP compliance across laboratory operations
  • Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections
  • Coordinate with internal customers to support multi-site operations
  • Meet assigned schedules, timelines, and deadlines (95% on-time performance expectation)
  • Participate in or lead team projects, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Write protocols, reports, and technical documentation under limited supervision
  • Provide and receive training as required
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support Quality activities
Required Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in a relevant scientific discipline with 1–3 years of industry experience OR
  • Master’s degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry
  • Hands-on experience with analytical and/or biological testing procedures
  • Strong understanding of cGMP regulations and quality systems
  • Experience with OOS, OOT, and OOE investigations
  • Exposure to assay transfer, assay validation, and method lifecycle activities
  • Experience supporting regulatory inspections (FDA, EMA, etc.)
  • Familiarity with trend analysis and data integrity practices
  • Prior involvement in process improvement or cross-functional projects
  • Experience working in multi-site or global operational environments
  • Ability to apply scientific principles, theories, and techniques in a QC environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Sound judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage short-term priorities
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

TekWissen is an emerging global human capital, recruitment and IT services organization. Operating since 2009, we draw upon more than a decade of staffing experience to deliver critical talent acquisition solutions and IT engagements for our clients. We’re founded on a culture that is passionate about delivering tailored solutions, that create lasting partnerships.

Our global footprint covers six countries: United States, Canada, Australia, India, United Kingdom and the Philippines. This allows us to work in close partnership with organizations and manage everything from global talent needs with demanding resourcing strategies, to single sites with lower recruitment volumes.

TekWissen® is an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity. 

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TekWissen is an emerging global human capital, recruitment and IT services organization. Operating since 2009, we draw upon more than a decade of staffing experience to deliver critical talent acquisition solutions and IT engagements for our clients. We’re founded on a culture that is passionate about delivering tailored solutions, that create lasting partnerships.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Ann Arbor, MI, US

Year founded

2009

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