Quality Control Technician

Astrix Technology; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Astrix Technology in Livermore, CA is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support daily manufacturing operations in a GMP-regulated personal care environment. You will help ensure production and packaging meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Work hours are Monday through Friday, either 5:00am–1:30pm or 6:00am–2:30pm, on-site. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire position with pay rates from $21 to $24 per hour, reflecting experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• GMP knowledge and ability to follow documentation requirements.
• Experience in cosmetics, personal care, or pharma environments is a plus.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time quality oversight on manufacturing and packaging lines.
• Verify production activities follow approved formulations, procedures, and GMP standards.
• Perform in-process inspections, including start-up checks, first article verification, and routine sampling of bulk and finished goods.
• Conduct line clearance to ensure equipment and work areas are free from previous materials and documentation.
• Identify, document, and elevate non-conformances; take appropriate action when quality standards are not met.
• Review and approve packaging components, including labels, for accuracy and compliance.
• Inspect finished products and verify outgoing shipments for correctness and completeness.
• Complete and maintain inspection records, batch documentation, and deviation reports.
• Perform re-inspections on reworked or corrected materials to confirm compliance.
• Collect, label, and manage retain samples and stability/testing samples.
• Monitor environmental and process parameters (e.g., temperature, cleanliness) and ensure proper documentation.
• Communicate quality issues and trends to supervisors and cross-functional teams.
• Support internal audits, continuous improvement initiatives, and other quality-related activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quality Control Technician

Quality Control

Livermore, CA, US

• Added - 01/07/2026

Pay Rate Low: 21 | Pay Rate High: 24

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-driven Quality Control Technician to support daily manufacturing operations within a regulated personal care products environment. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that production and packaging activities meet internal quality standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and applicable regulatory requirements.

Hours : M-F 5:00am-1:30pm or 6am-2:30pm | Type : 6-month contract to hire | Location : Onsite in Livermore, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Provide real-time quality oversight on manufacturing and packaging lines.
• Verify that production activities follow approved formulations, procedures, and GMP standards.
• Perform in-process inspections, including start-up checks, first article verification, and routine sampling of bulk and finished goods.
• Conduct line clearance to ensure equipment and work areas are free from previous materials and documentation.
• Identify, document, and elevate non-conformances; take appropriate action when quality standards are not met.
• Review and approve packaging components, including labels, for accuracy and compliance.
• Inspect finished products and verify outgoing shipments for correctness and completeness.
• Complete and maintain inspection records, batch documentation, and deviation reports.
• Perform re-inspections on reworked or corrected materials to confirm compliance.
• Collect, label, and manage retain samples and stability/testing samples.
• Monitor environmental and process parameters (e.g., temperature, cleanliness) and ensure proper documentation.
• Communicate quality issues and trends to supervisors and cross-functional teams.
• Support internal audits, continuous improvement initiatives, and other quality-related activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or certifications in quality, science, or manufacturing preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals, or similar).
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow standardized processes and documentation requirements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong sense of accountability, ownership, and professionalism.

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.