Quality Assurance Technician (Contract) - On-Site QC

Manus Bio; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Manus Bio seeks a detail-oriented Quality Technician (Contractor) to support day-to-day QC testing and QA plant audits at our food-ingredient manufacturing site in Augusta, GA. You will perform sampling and routine analytical testing, document results, and assist with GMP and food-safety audits under the Quality team.

The role requires a high school diploma (associates or BS preferred), 1+ year QC/quality experience, lab skills, and strong documentation discipline.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree or B.S. in a science discipline preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in a QC, laboratory, or quality role - ideally in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory testing techniques and instruments.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate documentation and record-keeping.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs and to apply GMP and food-safety practices.
• Basic computer skills (data entry, spreadsheets); LIMS experience a plus.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Sampling — Collect and prepare raw-material, in-process, finished-product, and environmental samples per established procedures.
• Routine testing — Perform routine QC and in-process tests (e.g., pH, moisture, density, conductivity, appearance) and basic instrument checks.
• Documentation — Record and verify results accurately in logbooks / LIMS and promptly flag out-of-specification (OOS) results to QC staff.
• Environmental monitoring — Support environmental monitoring (EMP) and ATP sampling and the associated documentation.
• Lab readiness — Maintain lab cleanliness, calibration and reagent logs, supply inventory, and instrument readiness.
• Sample handling — Assist with retain-sample management and stability-sample handling.
• Good practice — Follow Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), GMP, and all safety requirements.
• Audit walkthroughs — Assist QA in conducting GMP and food-safety walkthroughs and audits across the plant.
• Findings capture — Complete inspection checklists, capture findings and photos, and compile audit observations.
• Corrective actions — Support documentation of corrective actions and follow-up verification.
• Records — Help maintain audit records, logs, and the master sanitation / inspection schedule.
• Audit readiness — Support preparation for customer, third-party, and regulatory audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

SOP adherence

GMP familiarity

Teamwork

Communication

LIMS experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or B.S. in science preferred

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Manus Bio seeks a detail-oriented Quality Technician (Contractor) to support day-to-day QC testing and QA plant audits at our food-ingredient manufacturing site in Augusta, GA. You will perform sampling and routine analytical testing, document results, and assist with GMP and food-safety audits under the Quality team.

The role requires a high school diploma (associates or BS preferred), 1+ year QC/quality experience, lab skills, and strong documentation discipline.