Laboratory Technician

LeadStack Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

LeadStack Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician I for QC Lab Support in Frederick, MD. This 12-month contract role focuses on sample management, shipment, and routine QC activities within a cross-functional team including QA, Analytical Development, and Manufacturing.

The incumbent will log samples in LIMS, manage chain of custody, and assist with deviations and investigations as needed. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or related experience in quality control or biopharma, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combined with QA/QC experience.
• Experience in biopharma or FDA-regulated labs preferred.
• Proficient in GMP and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming samples, verify documentation, and log sample information into LIMS.
• Execute processes to support sample receipt and processing or aliquoting for release/stability testing and retains.
• Label, store, and organize samples according to established procedures and storage requirements.
• Coordinate sample transfers to internal and external testing labs.
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and restocking of sample storage areas.
• Collaborate with MM, QA, and other QC functions—including Corporate QC to support requirements around sampling, testing, and disposition.
• Manage and complete all shipping activities within QC functions.
• Complete routine review of records, such as sample chain of custody forms, processing logs, logbooks, and other documentation generated within QC Lab Support.
• Assist with deviation and investigation activities as needed.
• Provide updates during daily and weekly meetings.
• Participate in Lean Lab and other Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Comply with all safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Excel

Visio

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

AA Degree with experience

High School Diploma with experience

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Technician I - QC Lab Support

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Pay rate: $20/hr - $22/hr on W2

Swing Shifts: 4/10 (4 days x 10 hours/day)

Wed - Sat. 3:00pm-2:00am

Job Description

Execute tasks associated with sample management, shipment of samples, and other lab support QC functions, while interacting cross-functionally with personnel from other QC groups, Quality Assurance, Analytical Development, Manufacturing, Material Management (MM), and Corporate teams.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

• Receive incoming samples, verify documentation, and log sample information into LIMS.
• Execute processes to support sample receipt and processing or aliquoting for release/stability testing and retains.
• Label, store, and organize samples according to established procedures and storage requirements.
• Coordinate sample transfers to internal and external testing labs.
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and restocking of sample storage areas.
• Collaborate with MM, QA, and other QC functions—including Corporate QC to support requirements around sampling, testing, and disposition.
• Manage and complete all shipping activities within QC functions.
• Complete routine review of records, such as sample chain of custody forms, processing logs, logbooks, and other documentation generated within QC Lab Support.
• Assist with deviation and investigation activities as needed.
• Provide updates during daily and weekly meetings.
• Participate in Lean Lab and other Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Comply with all safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree OR
• AA Degree and 2+ years’ experience working in Quality Control or biopharma laboratories preferably in an FDA regulated laboratory OR
• High School Degree and 3+ years’ experience working in Quality Control or biopharma laboratories preferably in an FDA regulated laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in applying GMP in QC lab.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to keep track of multiple ongoing projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Visio, and other related applications
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills which are essential in this collaborative work environment
• Comfortable in a fast-paces small company environment and able to adjust workload based on changing priorities.
• Ability to be flexible with schedule, and work overtime as needed

Reports to: Manager, Quality Control Lab Support

The team will operate 7 days a week, with an extended, overlapping shift structure.