QC Lab Support Specialist - Flexible Hours

ALTEN; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN in California is seeking a laboratory support assistant to maintain inventory, process orders in SAP, and ensure compliance with cGMP and SOPs.

You will help with sample receipt, instrument maintenance, and documentation, while collaborating with the QC team to keep operations running smoothly.

This role requires HS diploma, basic IT skills, and the ability to lift and handle liquids safely; flexible hours and U.S. work authorization are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of college-level coursework in biological science.
• Good organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to lift LN2 freezer rack up to 20 L.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Flexible with working hours.
• Knowledge of current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Order reagents, consumables, and office supplies in SAP and restock workstation items.
• Maintain cleanliness of laboratory equipment and perform scheduled cleaning (daily, monthly, semi-annual, annual).
• Assist with receipt and documentation of incoming samples, reagents, and chemicals.
• Perform activities in accordance with SOPs and cGMP requirements.
• Record activities in laboratory equipment logbooks with good documentation practices.
• Handle liquid nitrogen–frozen samples and chemicals as needed.
• Report safety incidents immediately to the supervisor.
• Collaborate with the supervisor and team to prioritize tasks.
• Suggest improvements to enhance team efficiency and productivity.
• Support archival of Quality Control data, including preparing binders and scanning documents.
• Review test method data and supporting documentation.
• Perform equipment maintenance testing as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organization skills

Flexibility

cGMP knowledge

Verbal communication

LN2 handling

US work authorization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

ALTEN in California is seeking a laboratory support assistant to maintain inventory, process orders in SAP, and ensure compliance with cGMP and SOPs.

You will help with sample receipt, instrument maintenance, and documentation, while collaborating with the QC team to keep operations running smoothly.

This role requires HS diploma, basic IT skills, and the ability to lift and handle liquids safely; flexible hours and U.S. work authorization are expected.