Quality Control Specialist

Quality Control Specialist


Job ID: 10030685

Redwood City, CA, US

Scientific

Bachelors Degree

Full Time, Direct Hire

$120k-150k

Experienced (Non-Manager)

On-site

Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals

First Shift (Day)

Redwood City, CA, US

$120k-150k

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Full Time, Direct Hire

Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals

On-site

Scientific

Bachelors Degree

First Shift (Day)

Job details

Quality Control Specialist
 
Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Quality Control Specialist for a direct hire position at a premier biotech company in Redwood City, CA. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Salary:  
$120k-150k depending on experience

Overview:
In this role, you will perform and oversee analytical testing, method validation, and thorough documentation within a GMP/ISO-compliant lab, using techniques like HPLC, LC, and UV-Vis. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced quality control environment.

Schedule: 
Monday-Friday, standard working hours
 
Responsibilities:

  • Perform analytical testing on in-process samples, finished products, and stability studies using HPLC, LC, UV-Vis, enzymatic assays, and other advanced laboratory techniques.

  • Lead analytical method validation activities, author and review validation protocols, and support technical reports for process transfers and method qualification.

  • Oversee compliance with GMP/ISO guidelines, ensuring meticulous documentation, data integrity, and adherence to GDP lab processes.

  • Coordinate and monitor external contractor testing, ensuring high standards of quality and timely execution of laboratory activities.

  • Develop and update QC SOPs and protocols, maintain laboratory organization through 5S principles, and handle daily lab tasks including sample receipt, disposal, and equipment upkeep.

  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, demonstrating strong communication skills to support investigations, address deviations and CAPAs, and drive continuous improvement across the quality control organization.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • BS in Chemistry, Biology, or related field.

  • 8+ years of industrial Quality Control (QC) experience.

  • Working experience with GMP, ICH, and ISO guidelines.

  • Working experience with ELISA, HPLC, LC/MS, GC, UV-Vis, qPCR, and enzymatic assays.

  • Experience with authoring and reviewing validation protocols and technical reports to support method validation.  

What happens next:
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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