Quality Control Associate I

QC Associate I – Contract Opportunity

Location: San Diego, CA

Work Schedule: 5 days onsite, 40 hours per week

Contract Duration: 6 months, with potential for extension or continued long-term opportunity

Employment Type: W-2 only (no C2C or third-party submissions)

Responsibilities

The QC Associate I will support routine laboratory operations and analytical testing activities within a regulated biopharmaceutical environment. This individual will perform analytical testing to support product quality, stability, and manufacturing activities while ensuring compliance with applicable cGMP requirements and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and an understanding of laboratory practices, documentation, and data integrity.

Analytical Testing & Laboratory Operations

• Perform routine analytical testing of samples supporting quality control, stability, and manufacturing activities.
• Execute established analytical methods and procedures using common laboratory techniques.
• Support testing activities involving biochemical and physicochemical analytical methods.
• Prepare samples, reagents, buffers, and laboratory materials as needed.
• Ensure testing activities are completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, worksheets, and electronic records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Review analytical data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
• Follow applicable cGMP requirements and data integrity principles, including ALCOA+.

Additional Laboratory Responsibilities

• Support general laboratory operations, including inventory management, sample organization, and materials preparation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment records and assist with routine equipment maintenance.
• Ensure laboratory documentation is accurate, organized, and inspection ready.
• Support internal audits, client audits, and regulatory inspection readiness activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance and Manufacturing.
• Assist with the introduction of new laboratory processes, technologies, and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline required.

Experience

• 0–2 years of laboratory experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
• Previous experience with analytical testing techniques is preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory procedures, documentation practices, and general laboratory equipment.
• Basic understanding of cGMP and Good Documentation Practices is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a collaborative laboratory environment.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for laboratory activities, including pipetting, sample preparation, and equipment operation.
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements as required.
• Ability to occasionally lift and transport laboratory supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Work performed in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Regular handling of laboratory chemicals and materials while following established safety procedures.
• Ability to follow laboratory safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).