Quality Control Analyst

Meet Life Sciences; Minnesota; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Meet Life Sciences in Minnesota is seeking a motivated Quality Control Analyst I to join our growing onsite team. You will support analytical testing across materials and products to ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards in a biologics manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience with aseptic technique, molecular methods, and GDP-driven documentation. A bachelor’s degree and at least one year of related experience are required, with strong attention to detail and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in GDP.
• Familiarity with aseptic technique, molecular biology, or analytical methods preferred.
• Understanding of ALCOA+ principles and familiarity with cGMP environments preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently under general direction.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing for GMP manufacturing and product quality assessment.
• Execute assays across molecular, biochemical, and cell-based systems.
• Support testing activities related to in-process and post-production product quality.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and support routine reagent management.
• Perform accurate sample tracking and documentation in line with cGMP and GDP.
• Support release assay validation and product stability activities.
• Participate in laboratory housekeeping, calibration, and quality initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of laboratory safety, compliance, and data integrity.
• Work collaboratively within the QC team while learning systems, methods, and compliance expectations.
• Support additional laboratory and operational activities as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cell-based assays

PCR-based analyses

Molecular biology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Control Analyst I to join a growing team onsite in Minnesota. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build their career within Quality Control and biologics manufacturing in a GMP-regulated environment.

The successful candidate will support analytical testing activities across raw materials, intermediates, and drug substance/products to ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards.

This role is ideal for an individual with a foundational understanding of biologic therapeutics who is eager to develop hands‑on experience within Quality Control.

Experience with cell‑based assays and/or PCR‑based analyses is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing for GMP manufacturing and product quality assessment
• Execute assays across molecular, biochemical, and cell-based systems
• Support testing activities related to in‑process and post‑production product quality
• Maintain laboratory equipment and support routine reagent management
• Perform accurate sample tracking and documentation in line with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Support release assay validation and product stability activities
• Participate in laboratory housekeeping, calibration, and quality initiatives
• Maintain high standards of laboratory safety, compliance, and data integrity
• Work collaboratively within the QC team while learning systems, methods, and compliance expectations
• Support additional laboratory and operational activities as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science‑related field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an industry or professional setting incorporating GDP
• Familiarity with aseptic technique, molecular biology, or analytical methods preferred
• Understanding of ALCOA+ principles and familiarity with cGMP environments preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently under general direction
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities