Quality Control Technician

Pay Rate Low: 21 | Pay Rate High: 24
Position Overview


We are seeking a detail-driven Quality Control Technician to support daily manufacturing operations within a regulated personal care products environment. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that production and packaging activities meet internal quality standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and applicable regulatory requirements.



Hours : M-F 5:00am-1:30pm or 6am-2:30pm | Type : 6-month contract to hire | Location : Onsite in Livermore, CA


Key Responsibilities

• Provide real-time quality oversight on manufacturing and packaging lines.
• Verify that production activities follow approved formulations, procedures, and GMP standards.
• Perform in-process inspections, including start-up checks, first article verification, and routine sampling of bulk and finished goods.
• Conduct line clearance to ensure equipment and work areas are free from previous materials and documentation.
• Identify, document, and escalate non-conformances; take appropriate action when quality standards are not met.
• Review and approve packaging components, including labels, for accuracy and compliance.
• Inspect finished products and verify outgoing shipments for correctness and completeness.
• Complete and maintain inspection records, batch documentation, and deviation reports.
• Perform re-inspections on reworked or corrected materials to confirm compliance.
• Collect, label, and manage retain samples and stability/testing samples.
• Monitor environmental and process parameters (e.g., temperature, cleanliness) and ensure proper documentation.
• Communicate quality issues and trends to supervisors and cross-functional teams.
• Support internal audits, continuous improvement initiatives, and other quality-related activities.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or certifications in quality, science, or manufacturing preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals, or similar).
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow standardized processes and documentation requirements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong sense of accountability, ownership, and professionalism.