Quality Control Technician I

dawarconsulting; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Sick leave

401K Support

Job summary

Dawar Consulting in Frederick, MD is seeking a Quality Control Technician I to support GMP-regulated biopharma operations. You will manage sample receipt, processing, storage, and documentation in the QC lab, working with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant sample handling.

The role requires a life sciences degree or related experience, familiarity with LIMS, and strong attention to detail. This is a long-term contract with potential extension, offering benefits such as health, dental,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or equivalent; 2+ years QC experience preferred.
• GMP knowledge and QC laboratory practices preferred.
• Experience with LIMS, sample management, and lab documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Manage sample receipt, processing, storage, shipment, and documentation in a GMP biopharma environment.
• Collaborate with QC, QA, Manufacturing, and Material Management to ensure compliant sample handling.
• Receive, verify, log, and organize samples in LIMS for testing and retention.
• Coordinate internal/external shipments and QC shipping activities.
• Maintain and organize sample storage areas; assist with investigations and deviations.
• Support daily/weekly operational updates and traceability of materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

AA degree + 2+ years QC experience

High School diploma + 3+ years QC experience

Tools

LIMS

Laboratory documentation practices

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Control Technician I

Our client, a world leader in life sciences and biotechnology, is looking for a “Quality Control Technician I” based out of Frederick, MD.

Job Duration

Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Sick leave
• 401K Support

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Control laboratory operations by managing sample receipt, processing, storage, shipment, and documentation in a GMP-regulated biopharma environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with QC, QA, Manufacturing, Material Management, and Corporate teams to ensure compliant sample handling and lab support activities.
• Receive, verify, log, process, and organize samples in LIMS for testing and retains.
• Coordinate internal/external sample shipments and manage QC shipping activities.
• Maintain sample storage areas, including cleaning, restocking, and organization.
• Review documentation such as chain of custody forms, logs, and lab records.
• Support investigations, deviations, and daily/weekly operational updates.
• Partner with QC, QA, MM, and other teams to support sampling, testing, and disposition activities.
• Participate in Lean Lab/Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR AA degree + 2+ years OR High School diploma + 3+ years of experience in QC or biopharma laboratories, preferably in an FDA-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of GMP and QC laboratory practices preferred.
• Experience with LIMS, sample management, and laboratory documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, etc.).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with flexibility for changing priorities and overtime as needed.