Associate, Quality Control

Planet Pharma; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking an Associate in Quality Control to support sample management and laboratory activities within the QC department. Responsibilities include receiving, tracking, storing, and disposing of samples used in analytical testing while ensuring compliance with SOPs, regulatory requirements, and good documentation practices.

Collaborate with analysts and QA to maintain efficient testing workflows, log data, and assist in audits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• 0-3 years of experience in a laboratory or sample management role.
• Familiarity with LIMS or other sample tracking systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and log incoming samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and chain-of-custody documentation for all samples.
• Coordinate sample distribution to appropriate testing labs and personnel.
• Maintain sample inventory and ensure timely disposal of expired or completed samples.
• Support investigations related to sample discrepancies or deviations.
• Assist in maintaining sample storage areas in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Participate in audits and inspections by providing sample traceability documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve sample handling processes.
• Follow SOPs and contribute to their periodic review and updates.
• Perform data entry and generate reports related to sample management activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

Associate degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Target PR Range: 21-31/hr DOE

Job Summary:

The Associate, Quality Control supports sample management and laboratory activities within the Quality Control department. This role is responsible for the receipt, handling, tracking, storage, and disposal of samples used in analytical testing, while ensuring compliance with internal SOPs, regulatory requirements, and good documentation practices. The associate will collaborate closely with laboratory analysts, Quality Assurance, and other cross-functional teams to maintain efficient and accurate testing workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and log incoming samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and chain-of-custody documentation for all samples.
• Coordinate sample distribution to appropriate testing labs and personnel.
• Maintain sample inventory and ensure timely disposal of expired or completed samples.
• Support investigations related to sample discrepancies or deviations.
• Assist in maintaining sample storage areas in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Participate in audits and inspections by providing sample traceability documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve sample handling processes.
• Follow SOPs and contribute to their periodic review and updates.
• Perform data entry and generate reports related to sample management activities.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• 0-3 years of experience in a laboratory or sample management role.
• Familiarity with LIMS or other sample tracking systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.