QC Analyst I: Lab Testing & Quality Assurance

Bio-Rad Laboratories; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 70,310 - 85,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA funds

Fertility stipend

Life and disability

Parental leave

401(k) + profit sharing

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories in Hercules, CA is seeking a Quality Control Specialist I to perform a broad range of testing on raw materials and finished goods, including microbiological testing and method validation to ensure product quality. The role emphasizes GLP and GMP adherence, data analysis, batch documentation, and coordinating material requisitions; ERP experience such as SAP is a plus.

Attention to detail, strong computer skills, and the ability to create CofAs and perform first article

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a life science; advanced degree preferred.
• 0-2 years in a general laboratory environment performing analyses in chemistry/biochemistry or related life sciences.
• Understands and can apply GLP and GMP practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced testing of raw materials and finished goods.
• Conduct microbiological tests including environmental monitoring and sterility tests.
• Read and interpret microbiological cultures and related tests; perform root cause analysis.
• Create batch records and generate CofAs (Certificates of Analysis).

Skills

GLP/GMP knowledge

Computer skills

ERP/SAP familiarity

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

pH meters

Conductivity meters

ELISA

Electrophoresis

Western blotting

SAP

Job description

Bio-Rad Laboratories in Hercules, CA is seeking a Quality Control Specialist I to perform a broad range of testing on raw materials and finished goods, including microbiological testing and method validation to ensure product quality. The role emphasizes GLP and GMP adherence, data analysis, batch documentation, and coordinating material requisitions; ERP experience such as SAP is a plus.

Attention to detail, strong computer skills, and the ability to create CofAs and perform first article