QA Coordinator (Contract) - GMP / Quality Operations

Job Description

Job Description

QA Coordinator (Contract) – GMP / Quality Operations

Location: Carpinteria, CA (On-Site)

Shift: 2nd Shift | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Duration: Contract through December 2026 (with potential extension)

Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

About the Opportunity

Recruits Lab is seeking a QA Coordinator to support quality operations within a regulated manufacturing environment. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in quality control, laboratory testing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or chemical manufacturing environments.

The successful candidate will support product quality, compliance, laboratory testing, documentation, and quality system initiatives while working closely with operations and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sampling and testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products
• Conduct laboratory analyses and provide timely, accurate results
• Support quality-related investigations and issue resolution
• Maintain GMP-compliant documentation, records, and logbooks
• Assist with ISO quality system implementation and maintenance
• Perform calibrations, standard preparations, and related documentation
• Utilize analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and wet chemistry methods
• Record and maintain quality data within SAP and other quality systems
• Support batch release timelines while ensuring quality and compliance standards are met
• Participate in safety initiatives and emergency response activities
• Train and support operators on quality procedures and best practices

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–2 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or a regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience working within cGMP and/or ISO-regulated environments
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred

• Experience within pharmaceutical, chemical, life sciences, or fine chemical manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, or laboratory analytical testing
• Familiarity with ISO standards and regulatory audits
• Experience using SAP

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail
• Commitment to quality, safety, and compliance
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and grow within a quality-focused operation

Schedule

• Full-Time Contract
• Monday – Friday
• 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (2nd Shift)

Compensation

Competitive hourly compensation $23/hr

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Required Location:

• Carpinteria, CA or within California (must be willing to relocate)

Required Industry/Domain:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Chemical manufacturing
• Life sciences / biotech manufacturing
• GMP / ISO-regulated quality environments
• Manufacturing environments

Must-Have Experience:

• 1–2+ years experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), or regulated manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience working in cGMP and/or ISO-regulated environments
• Documentation, recordkeeping, and compliance experience (GMP logs, batch records, SOPs)

Strong Preferences:

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or fine chemical manufacturing
• Hands-on lab experience with HPLC, GC, or wet chemistry testing methods
• Familiarity with SAP or other quality management systems
• Exposure to ISO audits or regulatory inspections

Deal Breakers:

• No experience in regulated (GMP/ISO) environments
• No QA/QC or manufacturing experience at all
• Unable or unwilling to work on-site in Carpinteria, CA

Score Cap Rules:

• No GMP or ISO experience: Maximum score 70
• No QA/QC or regulated manufacturing experience: Maximum score 65
• No laboratory testing or analytical experience (HPLC/GC/wet chemistry): Maximum score 75
• No pharmaceutical, chemical, or life sciences exposure: Maximum score 80
• Limited documentation/compliance experience: Maximum score 75