QC Specialist I - COA & Materials Control

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc; Hercules (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. seeks a Quality Control support professional to join the team responsible for incoming raw material checks, CofA verifications, and QC sample pulls. The role involves generating COAs and maintaining quality records, with emphasis on documentation compliance to GLP/GMP and ISO 13485.

You will collaborate with MSAT, Receiving, Warehouse, Manufacturing, and QC teams to ensure timely material release and prevent stockouts. Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm, on-site position.

Qualifications

• GLP and GMP knowledge required.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with ERP systems are a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems a plus, SAP preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field.

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 associated quality records.
• Support customer COA complaints, documentation requests, and material discrepancies.
• Communicate incoming material status and issues with the manager and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain traceability and record management per QCP/SOPs, GDP, and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Participate in troubleshooting with SMEs and support 5S, cleanliness, and safe practices.
• Contribute to timely product release and escalate technical issues when needed.
• Cross-train on QC processes and look for improvements in procedures.

Skills

GLP knowledge

GMP knowledge

Computer skills

SAP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science

Tools

SAP

Job description

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. seeks a Quality Control support professional to join the team responsible for incoming raw material checks, CofA verifications, and QC sample pulls. The role involves generating COAs and maintaining quality records, with emphasis on documentation compliance to GLP/GMP and ISO 13485.

You will collaborate with MSAT, Receiving, Warehouse, Manufacturing, and QC teams to ensure timely material release and prevent stockouts. Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm, on-site position.