QA Inspector

Lief Labs, LLC; California; On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Participation

Life Insurance

Education Reimbursement Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Lief Labs in Valencia, CA is hiring a Quality Assurance Inspector to ensure product quality from weighing through labeling. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, adherence to cGMP, and collaboration with Manufacturing, Packaging, Warehouse and Lab teams.

They offer first-shift hours, competitive hourly pay, and an employee benefits package including medical/dental/vision and a 401(k). An education reimbursement program supports growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate/bachelor’s in science/tech is a plus.
• Experience in QA, QC, or manufacturing in a cGMP-regulated setting preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP and FDA regulations; comfort with batch records and SOPs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and with teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products in-process through weighing, blending, encapsulation and packaging.
• Verify raw materials, components, labels, and packaging before use.
• Conduct line clearances at startup and after changeovers.
• Review batch records for accuracy and SOP/cGMP compliance.
• Check equipment cleanliness and sanitation; ATP/swab as applicable.
• Spot and report deviations; assist CAPA investigations.
• Support complaint investigations, internal audits, and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality Assurance

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Electronic documentation systems

cGMP FDA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree in scientific/technical field (plus)

Job description

Local Candidates Only | No Sponsorship | No Relocation | No Agency

Quality Assurance Inspector

Valencia, CA | Hourly | $22.31–$24.52 per hour | 1st Shift

Every bottle, capsule, and tablet that leaves our floor carries a brand’s promise to the people who trust it. As a Quality Assurance Inspector at Lief Labs, you are the one who makes sure that promise is kept.

Lief Labs is a premier formulation, product development, and manufacturing partner for leading dietary supplement brands. Our state-of-the-art cGMP facility helps entrepreneurial companies build and grow successful brands, and our Quality team is at the heart of that success. This is a hands-on, on-your-feet role where your sharp eye and attention to detail make a difference every single shift.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Real impact: Your inspections protect product safety and the reputation of the brands we serve.
• Great hourly pay: $22.31–$24.52 per hour, based on your experience, skills, education, and training.
• An early-bird schedule: 1st shift, Monday through Friday, 5:00 am – 1:30 pm (weekends as needed), so your afternoons are your own.
• A strong benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with company participation, PTO, and more.
• Room to grow: An education reimbursement program supports your next step.
• A team that works together: You’ll partner every day with Manufacturing, Packaging, Warehouse, and Laboratory teams.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect products in-process as they move through weighing, blending, encapsulation, tableting, packaging, and labeling.
• Verify raw materials, components, labels, and packaging before they’re used.
• Conduct line clearances at startup and after changeovers so every run starts clean.
• Review batch records for accuracy and completeness and confirm SOPs and cGMP requirements are followed.
• Check equipment cleanliness and sanitation, including ATP/swab requirements when applicable.
• Spot, document, and report deviations and nonconformances, and help investigate and resolve them through CAPA activities.
• Support complaint investigations, internal audits, and regulatory inspections.

What You Bring

• A high school diploma or equivalent (an associate or bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field is a plus).
• Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or manufacturing in a dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, food, or other cGMP-regulated environment (preferred).
• Knowledge of cGMP and FDA regulations, ideally 21 CFR Part 111, and comfort with batch records, SOPs, and Good Documentation Practices.
• A sharp eye for detail and the confidence to speak up when something isn’t right.
• Clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently and with teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.

The Work Environment

This is an active, on-site role. You’ll be on your feet and moving through manufacturing, warehouse, and production areas, and you’ll need to be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. You’ll wear required PPE (such as hair nets, beard covers, gloves, safety glasses, and lab coats) and work around bulk powders and raw materials, including common allergens, with exposure to dust, noise, odors, and varying temperatures. No travel is required.

$22.31–$24.52 per hour.

Starting pay is determined by several factors, including experience, skills, education, training, and market conditions.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Participation
• Life Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Lief is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, or sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center due to your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Lief Human Resources department.

Lief will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Lief uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the United States. E-Verify compares the information on your Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to official government records