Quality Control Laboratory Technician

ACL Digital; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital in Frederick, MD, is seeking a Quality Control Technician I - QC Lab Support to perform sample management, shipment, and lab support QC tasks in a compliant environment.

The role is 12+ months, 100% onsite in a lab setting with swing shifts (4/10, Wed-Sat 3:00pm–2:00am). Responsibilities include logging into LIMS, sample handling, documentation, and collaboration with QA, MM, and Corporate QC teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or AA Degree with 2+ years’ QC/biopharma experience in FDA-regulated lab.
• High School Degree with 3+ years’ QC/biopharma experience in FDA-regulated lab.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming samples, verify documentation, and log sample information into LIMS.
• Execute processes to support sample receipt and processing or aliquoting for release/stability testing and retains.
• Label, store, and organize samples according to established procedures and storage requirements.
• Coordinate sample transfers to internal and external testing labs.
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and restocking of sample storage areas.
• Collaborate with MM, QA, and other QC functions—including Corporate QC—to support requirements around sampling, testing, and disposition.
• Manage and complete all shipping activities within QC functions.
• Complete routine review of records, such as sample chain of custody forms, processing logs, logbooks, and other documentation generated within QC Lab Support.
• Assist with deviation and investigation activities as needed.
• Provide updates during daily and weekly meetings.
• Participate in Lean Lab and other Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Comply with all safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Overtime availability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

AA Degree + 2+ years QC experience

High School Degree + 3+ years QC experience

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Excel

Visio

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Technician I - QC Lab Support

Duration: 12+ months

Pay Rate: $22/hr on w2

100% onsite (lab environment)

Swing Shifts: 4/10 (4 days x 10 hours/day)

Wed - Sat. 3:00pm - 2:00am

Role: Execute tasks associated with sample management, shipment of samples, and other lab support QC functions, while interacting cross-functionally with personnel from other QC groups, Quality Assurance, Analytical Development, Manufacturing, Material Management (MM), and Corporate teams.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Receive incoming samples, verify documentation, and log sample information into LIMS.
• Execute processes to support sample receipt and processing or aliquoting for release/stability testing and retains.
• Label, store, and organize samples according to established procedures and storage requirements.
• Coordinate sample transfers to internal and external testing labs.
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and restocking of sample storage areas.
• Collaborate with MM, QA, and other QC functions—including Corporate QC—to support requirements around sampling, testing, and disposition.
• Manage and complete all shipping activities within QC functions.
• Complete routine review of records, such as sample chain of custody forms, processing logs, logbooks, and other documentation generated within QC Lab Support.
• Assist with deviation and investigation activities as needed.
• Provide updates during daily and weekly meetings.
• Participate in Lean Lab and other Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Comply with all safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree OR
• AA Degree and 2+ years’ experience working in Quality Control or biopharma laboratories preferably in an FDA regulated laboratory OR
• High School Degree and 3+ years’ experience working in Quality Control or biopharma laboratories preferably in an FDA regulated laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge in applying GMP in QC lab.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to keep track of multiple ongoing projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Visio, and other related applications
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills which are essential in this collaborative work environment
• Comfortable in a fast-paces small company environment and able to adjust workload based on changing priorities.
• Ability to be flexible with schedule, and work overtime as needed