QC Materials Specialist I: COA, Release & SAP Support

Bio-Rad Laboratories; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories is seeking a Quality Control professional to support incoming raw material manufacturing activities and semifinished goods retention maintenance. Responsibilities include daily material checks, COA generation, and documentation management to ensure product release in compliance with ISO 13485.

The role involves coordination with MSAT, Receiving, Warehouse, Manufacturing and QC teams, data entry into SAP, and 5S/cleanliness and safe work practices within the lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field.
• 0-2 years in a general laboratory environment performing analyses in chemistry/biochemistry or related life sciences.
• Understanding and applying GLP and GMP.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office/Google Suite.
• Experience with ERP systems a plus; SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review vendor COAs, COCs, and incoming material documentation to ensure requirements are met.
• Perform COFA checks and manage QC sample pulls for functional testing.
• Generate and maintain COAs, retention samples, and quality records.
• Support customer COA complaints and documentation requests; handle material discrepancies.

Skills

GLP/GMP understanding

Microsoft Suite

ERP systems (SAP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

SAP

Job description

Bio-Rad Laboratories is seeking a Quality Control professional to support incoming raw material manufacturing activities and semifinished goods retention maintenance. Responsibilities include daily material checks, COA generation, and documentation management to ensure product release in compliance with ISO 13485.

The role involves coordination with MSAT, Receiving, Warehouse, Manufacturing and QC teams, data entry into SAP, and 5S/cleanliness and safe work practices within the lab.