Quality Specialist Technician I (Temp) - Molecular

Jobvite, Inc.; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NeoGenomics in Aliso Viejo, CA is seeking a Quality Specialist Technician I in the Molecular department for a temporary, full-time role. The position focuses on executing quality initiatives across laboratory operations in a regulated CRO-like environment.

The role reports to management and collaborates with Quality Assurance; responsibilities include maintaining records, ensuring GDP compliance, and supporting CAPAs, deviations, and proficiency testing while contributing to continuous

Qualifications

• AA or AS degree required.
• BS/BA degree strongly preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in a molecular laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records and support regulatory compliance.
• Follow established procedures and learn standard quality processes.
• Keep lab spaces clean, organized and compliant with procedures.
• Review paperwork for GDP correctness; escalate issues when needed.
• Support Non-Conforming Events Program (NCEP), CAPAs, deviations, and quality events.
• Assist with coordination and execution of proficiency testing for required assays.
• Support projects, validations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel: Minimal (<10%).

Skills

Quality assurance

Documentation

GDP knowledge

Education

AA/AS in life or physical science

BS/BA in life or physical science (preferred)

Job description

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

NeoGenomics is looking for a Quality Specialist Technician for our Molecular department in Aliso Viejo, CA who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.

This is a Temporary-status opportunity working a full-time schedule of Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (subject to change based on business needs). Temp workers carry out their duties via a third-party agency, and are not official employees of NeoGenomics.

Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:

As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.

Position Summary:

The Quality Specialist Technician I is responsible for executing quality initiatives across laboratory operational disciplines.

This role assists in maintaining a Quality Program by applying recognized principles of quality assurance and current Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), as well as applicable standards for Clinical Research Organization (CRO) work performed by NeoGenomics. The Quality Specialist Technician I reports to operational management (Supervisor, Manager, or Director) while also maintaining a collaborative, dotted-line partnership and close working relationship with Quality Assurance and Compliance personnel.

Core Responsibilities:

• Contribute to regulatory compliance and audit readiness by maintaining accurate records and adhering to compliant practices.
• Apply technical experience while developing quality expertise by performing routine tasks, following established procedures, and learning standard quality processes with oversight.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment by ensuring workspaces, materials, and supplies are managed in accordance with established procedures.
• QS technician is responsible for reviewing paperwork for completion and GDP correctness before organizing and filling. If issues are found, they should be escalated to senior team members. During audits they will be asked to help pull documents and pre-screen for GDP/completion.
• Support department management with the Non‑Conforming Events Program (NCEP), including CAPAs, deviations, and quality events.
• Assist with coordination and execution of proficiency testing (PT) for required assays.
• Support projects, validations, and continuous improvement initiatives, as assigned.
• Travel: Minimal (less than 10%)

Experience, Education and Qualifications:

• AA or AS degree in a life or physical science field required, BS or BA degree in a life or physical science field is strongly preferred
• 1–2 years of experience working in a molecular laboratory