Quality Control Laboratory Technician

ACL Digital; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital in Frederick, MD, is seeking a Quality Control Technician I – QC Lab Support for a 12-month, 100% onsite assignment. The role operates on a 4/10 swing shift (Wed-Sat, 3:00pm-2:00am) in a lab environment, focusing on sample management, shipments, and cross-functional QC tasks.

Responsibilities include logging samples in LIMS, processing samples for testing, labeling and storing materials, coordinating transfers, and supporting deviations and investigations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or AA with 2+ years QC/biopharma lab experience; or HS with 3+ years QC/biopharma lab experience.
• Experience in GMP/QC lab environment preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office suite and data logging tools.

Responsibilities

• Receive and log samples into LIMS with documentation.
• Prepare samples for release/stability testing and aliquoting.
• Label, store and organize samples per procedures and storage requirements.
• Coordinate sample transfers to internal and external labs.
• Perform routine cleaning, restocking, and records review in QC Lab Support.
• Support deviation/investigation activities as needed.
• Provide updates during daily/weekly meetings.
• Assist Lean Lab and Operation Excellence initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in science

AA Degree with 2+ years QC experience

High School Diploma with 3+ years QC experience

Tools

LIMS

Excel

Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Technician I - QC Lab Support

Duration: 12 Months

Job Title: Quality Control Technician I - QC Lab Support

100% onsite (lab environment)

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

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

Duration: ongoing temp

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