QC Laboratory Analyst

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 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 Laboratory Analyst



Location: Houston, TX



Duration: 6 Months



Job Type: Temporary Assignment



Work Type: Onsite

Summary

The Quality Control (QC) Shared Services Analyst I / QC Laboratory Analyst supports QC operations by sampling, testing, and documenting raw materials, buffers, and process-related materials. This role performs safety and identity testing of incoming materials to ensure they meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements before release for manufacturing use. The analyst follows current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), site procedures, safety requirements, and data integrity standards in a regulated manufacturing environment. This position is ideal for an early-career scientist seeking to develop laboratory and quality system expertise.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling of incoming raw materials, components, buffers, and process materials according to approved procedures and sampling plans.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, chain of custody, and storage of sampled materials.
• Maintain sampling areas and equipment in a clean, organized, and compliant condition.
• Support material disposition activities through timely collection and delivery of samples.
• Conduct safety and identity testing of raw materials and buffers using approved analytical methods.
• Prepare reagents, standards, and test solutions as required.
• Accurately document testing activities and results in laboratory systems and controlled records.
• Review test data for completeness and compliance with applicable procedures.
• Escalate atypical results, deviations, and quality concerns to management.
• Comply with cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), laboratory procedures, and site safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related life science field.
• Laboratory experience with sample preparation, material handling, and analytical testing.
• Knowledge of raw material sampling and identity testing.
• Familiarity with cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), data integrity, and laboratory safety.
• Ability to follow SOPs, sampling plans, and approved testing procedures.
• Experience preparing reagents, standards, and test solutions.
• Ability to accurately document and review laboratory data, test results, and observations.
• Ability to identify and escalate atypical results, deviations, and quality concerns.
• Familiarity with LIMS or electronic laboratory systems is preferred.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience with raw material or QC release testing is preferred.
• Familiarity with basic analytical techniques such as pH, conductivity, and visual/physical inspection is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, regulated QC laboratory environment

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.