Quality Control Analyst III

AppleOne Employment Services; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Camarillo, CA seeks a Quality Control Analyst III to join a regulated biotech/pharma lab. You will perform complex analytical testing (HPLC, ELISA), evaluate data, and support investigations, CAPAs, and stability programs in a cGMP/GLP environment.

The role offers collaboration across functions, opportunities to drive process improvements, and mentoring of junior staff while maintaining strict quality and compliance standards in a fast-paced lab setting.

Qualifications

• Experience performing complex analytical testing in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with HPLC, ELISA, and related QC techniques.
• Strong data evaluation skills and trend analysis.
• Experience supporting investigations, change controls, and CAPA.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analytical testing and data evaluation using methods such as HPLC, ELISA, and other QC laboratory techniques.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment issues, support equipment upkeep, and communicate resolutions to management.
• Support method validations, SOP revisions, protocols, reports, investigations, change controls, and data summaries.
• Investigate OOS events, perform root cause analysis, assess product impact, and support CAPA implementation.
• Coordinate testing with outside laboratories and cross-functional departments, including raw material testing and scheduling priorities.
• Lead stability program activities, including test point management, data reporting, trend evaluation, and investigation of aberrant results.

Skills

Analytical testing

HPLC

ELISA

Data evaluation

cGMP/GLP

Investigations

Job description

Job Summary

A direct hire opportunity is available for a Quality Control Analyst III in Camarillo, CA within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. This role is ideal for an experienced QC professional with a strong background in analytical testing, cGMP or GLP environments, data evaluation, investigations, and stability program support.

The Quality Control Analyst III will play a key role in ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and reliable laboratory operations. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, quality-focused environment with cross-functional visibility, supportive leadership, and opportunities to contribute to process improvements, method validations, investigations, and departmental projects.

This is a strong fit for a detail-oriented laboratory professional who enjoys complex analytical work, problem solving, mentoring others, and helping drive continuous improvement in a regulated pharmaceutical setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex analytical testing and data evaluation using methods such as HPLC, ELISA, and other QC laboratory techniques.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment issues, support equipment upkeep, and communicate resolutions to management.
• Support method validations, SOP revisions, protocols, reports, investigations, change controls, and data summaries.
• Investigate OOS events, perform root cause analysis, assess product impact, and support CAPA implementation.
• Coordinate testing with outside laboratories and cross-functional departments, including raw material testing and scheduling priorities.
• Lead stability program activities, including test point management, data reporting, trend evaluation, and investigation of aberrant or out-of-specification results.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $116,188 to $175,000 per year.
• Job type: Direct hire.
• Schedule: Flexible hours may be required, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Overtime eligible.
• Benefits: Not specified.

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