Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician

Collabera; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Paid vacation time

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays annually

Job summary

A leading provider in quality assurance located in South Portland, Maine is seeking a Quality Control Technician. This role focuses on ensuring product quality through laboratory testing and compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have a relevant Associate's degree and at least 1 year of quality control experience. The company offers comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of laboratory or quality control experience.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and technical procedures.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as FDA and ISO.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow documented procedures.
• Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of in-process components for lateral flow, ELISA, and molecular products.
• Conduct final release testing to ensure product quality standards are met.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Execute laboratory procedures while adhering to safety protocols.
• Review and verify batch records for accuracy and compliance.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Support quality management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical proficiency

Basic computer skills

Documentation (SOPs)

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Education

Associate's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Pipetting techniques

pH meters

Job description

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring product quality through laboratory testing and adherence to established quality systems. This role supports manufacturing by performing in-process and final product testing while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The position requires strong attention to detail, technical proficiency, and the ability to work within a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform testing of in-process components for lateral flow, ELISA, and molecular products
• Conduct final release testing to ensure product quality standards are met
• Troubleshoot technical and quality-related issues in laboratory processes
• Execute laboratory procedures while adhering to safety protocols
• Review and verify batch records for accuracy and compliance
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment
• Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices
• Support quality management systems and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 1 year of laboratory or quality control experience
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory equipment and technical procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow documented procedures
• Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated industry environment
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as FDA and ISO
• Experience with ELISA assays, pipetting techniques, and pH meters
• Knowledge of immunoassays or molecular testing methods
• Experience with data analysis and troubleshooting methodologies

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.