qc associate - sample management

HR Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is assisting a global pharma/biotech leader in Australia to fill multiple Quality Control Associate roles within Sample Management and Lab Support in Melbourne. The position is 100% onsite at the Clayton facility, with morning and afternoon shifts, supporting GMP manufacturing operations and lab documentation workflows.

You will perform routine sample handling, LIMS-based tracking, stability coordination, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain data integrity and compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field.
• 2+ years of experience in a cGMP laboratory environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine sample receipt, inspection, aliquoting, storage and shipment per GMP procedures.
• Prepare samples in biosafety cabinets using aseptic technique.
• Maintain complete traceability and chain of custody in LIMS.
• Coordinate stability sample pulls per study schedules and required timelines.
• Set up stability studies in LIMS and manage associated data.
• Monitor controlled‑temperature units and respond to alarms.
• Manage laboratory inventory and reagents to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Support glassware washing, lab organisation and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure all work complies with cGMP, GDP, data integrity and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with QC, Manufacturing and cross‑functional teams to improve processes.

Skills

Quality Control

Sample Management

Documentation & Data Integrity

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Randstad has been engaged to support one of our flagship clients, a global market leader in the pharma and biotech space. This company has a huge global outreach, and an emerging presence here in Australia. It's a very exciting time to be part of this operation as it continues its growth and increase in its operational capability here in Australia.

We will be supporting them across a number of key vacancies within their Melbourne team. Currently we are looking to speak with Quality Control Associates within Sample Management and Lab Support.

Shifts: Morning (6am – 2pm) and Afternoon (2pm - 10pm) available.

The Role:

This individual contributor role is based at the Client’s Clayton manufacturing facility and will play an important role in supporting GMP Manufacturing Operations through rigorous sample management, stability study coordination and day‑to‑day laboratory support. You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity, traceability and compliant handling of samples throughout their lifecycle, while ensuring stability studies, laboratory systems and controlled‑temperature environments operate reliably and in accordance with approved procedures.

Working on either first or second shift, Monday to Friday, you will combine hands‑on laboratory execution with strong ownership of documentation, LIMS activities and stability program coordination. The role offers broad exposure across Quality Control and manufacturing support activities, with opportunities to collaborate cross‑functionally, drive continuous improvement and explore how Generative AI and digital tools can help improve documentation workflows, knowledge retrieval, operational efficiency and laboratory processes within appropriate GMP and data‑integrity controls.

What You’ll Do:

Perform routine sample receipt, inspection, aliquoting, storage, distribution and shipment in accordance with approved procedures and applicable GMP requirements.

Perform sample aliquoting within biological safety cabinets, applying appropriate aseptic techniques to maintain sample integrity and prevent contamination.

Maintain complete sample traceability and chain of custody, ensuring accurate and contemporaneous sample records are maintained within LIMS.

Coordinate stability sample pulls to ensure samples are collected, tracked and distributed for testing in line with approved study schedules and required timelines.

Create and maintain stability studies within LIMS, including study setup, sample scheduling, tracking and associated data management.

Monitor and maintain controlled‑temperature units used for sample and laboratory material storage, including routine checks, alarm response, issue escalation and troubleshooting.

Manage laboratory inventory, including procurement, stocking and replenishment of reagents, solvents, consumables and other laboratory materials required to maintain uninterrupted operations.

Perform laboratory support activities including glassware washing, laboratory organisation, cleaning and routine equipment maintenance.

Ensure all work is performed in accordance with cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Data Integrity principles, approved procedures and laboratory safety requirements.

Collaborate closely with Quality Control, Manufacturing and other cross‑functional partners to coordinate sample and stability activities and support continuous improvement initiatives across the Clayton facility.

What You’ll Need to succeed:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline.

Experience: 2+ years of experience in a cGMP laboratory environment preferred.

Our client beleive that an in‑person culture is critical to their success.Therefore, this role is 100% onsite, reflecting the importance of being physically present to support the work, collaborate closely with colleagues, and contribute to our site‑based operations.

I will be conducting candidate interviews this week, with the intention of moving forward to shortlist by the end of this week.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.