Quality Control Technician I - QC Lab Support

TekWissen ®; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen is seeking a Quality Control Technician I for QC Lab Support to join a temporary assignment onsite in Maryland. The role involves handling samples, maintaining logbooks, and coordinating transfers with QA and other QC groups.

Responsibilities include log-in of samples in LIMS, shipping activities, deviation support, and participation in Lean Lab initiatives. Strong GMP knowledge and attention to detail are preferred for this 12-month assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field or equivalent experience.
• AA Degree plus 2+ years in Quality Control or biopharma labs (FDA-regulated preferred).
• High School Diploma with 3+ years in Quality Control or biopharma labs (FDA-regulated preferred).
• Proficiency with GMP in QC labs and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Receive and log samples, verify documentation, and manage sample records in LIMS.
• Support sample receipt, processing, aliquoting for release/stability testing, and storage.
• Label, store, and organize samples per procedures and storage requirements.
• Coordinate sample transfers to internal and external labs and maintain storage areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office/Excel

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

AA Degree with 2+ years QC experience

High School Diploma with 3+ years QC experience

Job description

Position: Quality Control Technician I - QC Lab Support

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shifts: DAY Shifts: 4/10 (4 days x 10 hours/day) Sun - Wed. 7:00am-6:00pm

Pay Rate: $21.00-$21.00/Hr

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients who researches develop and commercializes drugs. The company focuses primarily on antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and influenza, including Harvoni and Sovaldi.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

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

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.