QC Laboratory Specialist - Analytical Testing

Global Technical Talent, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

Global Technical Talent, Inc. in Tarzana, CA seeks a QC Laboratory Specialist with a cell therapy quality control background to contribute to CGMP operations.

You will handle sample management, equipment upkeep, and reagent handling in a CGMP-lab environment, ensuring accurate records and compliant processes. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of CGMP analytical testing experience, strong documentation practices, and familiarity with basic MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Associate's/Bachelor's degree in biology or related field with CGMP exposure.
• 2–3 years CGMP laboratory experience preferred.
• Strong documentation and data analysis skills.
• Experience with CGMP compliance and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, inventory, distribute and prepare samples, controls, reagents, and standards.
• Operate and maintain Temperature-Controlled Storage Units and LN2 freezers.
• Assist calibration and maintenance of QC equipment and document activities.
• Perform CGMP-compliant analytical testing and record results.
• Support SOP writing and CGMP documentation updates.

Skills

Document control

CGMP testing

Sample management

Equipment maintenance

Excel

Communication skills

Cryogenic storage

Education

Associate's degree in Biology

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Tools

Inventory systems

Laboratory asset management software

Temperature-controlled storage equipment

Job description

QC Laboratory Specialist - Analytical Testing

Location

Tarzana, CA

Onsite Flexibility

Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $25.00–$30.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Friday – Monday; 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM (4/10 schedule) — subject to change
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking an energetic and experienced individual with a cell therapy quality control background to join their Quality Control (QC) Operations team. The successful candidate will contribute to the advancement of the product pipeline by playing a crucial role in Quality Control Operations, including sample management, equipment management, and reagent management in the QC Laboratory. This position is essential for ensuring that the laboratory meets the high standards required for CGMP Quality Control Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for the receipt, storage, inventory, distribution, and preparation of samples, controls, reagents, and standards used in analytical testing, utilizing paper and computer-based inventory systems.
• Responsible for the operation, organization, and maintenance of Temperature-Controlled Storage Units and ensure that samples, reagents, standards, and controls are stored in appropriate temperature conditions utilizing paper and computer-based asset systems.
• Support the calibration and maintenance activities required for QC equipment using computerised asset management software.
• Complete and document activities in accordance with CGMPs, SOPs, and protocols.
• Perform compendial assays and processing of samples as needed.
• Report deviation events to QC management.
• Contribute to ensuring that the laboratory meets the high standards required for CGMP lot release and stability testing.
• Contribute to the writing and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other CGMP documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow safety procedures outlined in the Safety, Health, and Environmental requirements.
• Routine lifting of cryogenic racks weighing up to 25 pounds.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with good documentation practices, receipt, storage, inventory control, and distribution of samples and reagents for analytical testing.
• 1–2 years executing routine and non-routine analysis for CGMP compendial assays (Appearance, pH, etc.).
• Experience in customer service and strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with basic computer applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with labeling and preparation of reagents, controls, and reference standards.
• Experience operating and maintaining Temperature-Controlled Storage Units, including cryogenic (LN2) freezers.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to analyze raw data effectively.
• Strong background in laboratory practices, general testing methodology, assay troubleshooting, and familiarity with Quality Systems.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Cell &/or Gene Therapy.

Education Requirements

• Associate's degree, preferably in Biology or equivalent, with 2–3 years of relevant CGMP laboratory experience (required).
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Biology or equivalent, with 1–2 years of relevant CGMP laboratory experience (preferred).

Required Experience

• 2–3 years of relevant CGMP laboratory experience (with Associate's degree).
• 1–2 years executing routine and non-routine analysis for CGMP compendial assays.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience in Cell &/or Gene Therapy.
• 1–2 years of relevant CGMP laboratory experience with a Bachelor's degree in Biology or equivalent.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Routine lifting of cryogenic racks weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must follow safety procedures outlined in Safety, Health, and Environmental requirements.
• Position operates on a 4/10 schedule: Friday – Monday, 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM (subject to change).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This global biopharmaceutical company operates across more than 100 countries and is focused on three core therapy areas — oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, and respiratory and immunology — while also advancing treatments in rare diseases and vaccines. Employing tens of thousands of scientists, clinicians, and business professionals worldwide, the organization combines the resource depth of a top-tier pharma company with a genuine culture of scientific curiosity. Research programs span small molecules, biologics, cell therapy, and RNA technologies, giving employees exposure to the full frontier of modern drug development. In 2026, employees voted this organization onto Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list, and it holds an overall Glassdoor rating of 4.0 stars from nearly 8,000 reviews, with 79% of employees saying they would recommend working here to a friend. Teams here span oncology researchers, clinical trial specialists, regulatory scientists, and commercial and market access professionals, with structured pathways supporting career development across research, clinical, and commercial functions.

Job Number: 26-18905