QC Laboratory Technician

QC Laboratory Technician

Location: Rockville, MD

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 4 months (with possibility of conversion)
• Pay Rate: $30.00–$35.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5x8, 8 AM – 5 PM ET; this position includes occasional weekend work on a rotational basis and is subject to change
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The client is seeking an energetic individual with a cGMP background to join their Quality Control Analytical (QCA) team. The successful candidate will contribute to the advancement of the product pipeline by performing in-process testing, lot release testing, sample management, equipment maintenance, and other assigned lab support tasks. This position is essential for ensuring that the laboratory meets the high standards required for cGMP QCA.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform cGMP release testing (e.g., cell counting, flow cytometry, ELISA, cell-based cytotoxicity, dPCR) for cell therapy products and in-process samples.
• Perform in-process flow cytometry testing to support manufacturing operations.
• Support the vialing and cryopreservation of in-process characterization samples.
• Receive, verify, label, store, and track samples, controls, and reagents to ensure traceability and timely transfer to testing laboratories, using paper and electronic systems and operating temperature-controlled units.
• Support laboratory cleaning and equipment maintenance activities.
• Support cell line thawing, passaging, and maintenance.
• Author and/or review analytical test results and technical documents, including analytical method qualification protocols and reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Document activities, record observations, and complete all paperwork in accordance with cGMPs, SOPs, and protocols.
• Execute protocol-driven method qualification, verification, and validation, and support analytical technology transfer and method lifecycle management activities.
• Escalate and document invalid, OOS/OOT results; support deviations, CAPAs, and change controls; and contribute to investigations as needed.
• Follow Safety, Health, and Environmental procedures, maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment, and use appropriate PPE and aseptic/biocontainment practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Experience with sample receipt, storage, and transfer.
• 0–3 years executing routine and non-routine analysis for cGMP lot release and stability testing using techniques including, but not limited to, cell culture, flow cytometry and cell-based methods, PCR (dPCR, qPCR), immunoassays (ELISA), etc.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to analyze raw data effectively.
• Familiarity with basic computer applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience operating and maintaining Temperature-Controlled Storage Units.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, work, and communicate effectively across organizational interfaces in a fast-paced dynamic team setting.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Cell or Gene Therapy.
• Well-versed in various analytical techniques such as flow cytometry, qPCR, dPCR, cell-based potency, and/or ELISA.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Biology or equivalent, with 1–2 years of relevant cGMP laboratory experience; OR
• Associate's degree, preferably in Biology or equivalent, with 2–3 years of relevant cGMP laboratory experience.

Required Experience

• 1–2 years of relevant cGMP laboratory experience (with Bachelor's degree) or 2–3 years of relevant cGMP laboratory experience (with Associate's degree).

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Flexibility to work weekends is required; this position includes occasional weekend work on a rotational basis.
• Use of appropriate PPE and aseptic/biocontainment practices required.
• Must maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client operates in the biopharmaceutical and life sciences industry, with a specialized focus on cell therapy and advanced therapeutic development. The organization maintains strategically located facilities supporting R&D and quality operations, employing professionals across quality assurance, quality control, regulatory affairs, and scientific research functions who collaborate to advance innovative product pipelines.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-10087 Industry: Engineering