Quality Technician - Contract, On-Site QC & QA (Augusta)

Manus Biosynthesis; Georgia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Manus Biosynthesis seeks a detail-oriented Quality Technician (Contractor) to support day-to-day quality control (QC) testing and quality assurance (QA) plant audit activities at our food-ingredient manufacturing site in Augusta, GA. Under the direction of the Quality team, you will perform sampling and routine analytical testing, document results accurately, and assist with GMP and food-safety audits.

This hands-on role emphasizes safety, meticulous documentation, and adherence to GLP and GMP

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree or B.S. in a science discipline preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in a QC, laboratory, or quality role — ideally in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory testing techniques and instruments.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate documentation and record-keeping.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs and to apply GMP and food-safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Sampling — Collect and prepare raw-material, in-process, finished-product, and environmental samples per established procedures.
• Routine testing — Perform routine QC and in-process tests (e.g., pH, moisture, density, conductivity, appearance) and basic instrument checks.
• Documentation — Record and verify results accurately in logbooks / LIMS and promptly flag OOS results to QC staff.
• Environmental monitoring — Support environmental monitoring (EMP) and ATP sampling and the associated documentation.
• Lab readiness — Maintain lab cleanliness, calibration and reagent logs, supply inventory, and instrument readiness.
• Sample handling — Assist with retain-sample management and stability-sample handling.
• Good practice — Follow GLP, GMP, and all safety requirements.
• Audit support — Assist QA in GMP and food-safety walkthroughs and audits across the plant.
• Findings capture — Complete inspection checklists, capture findings and photos, and compile audit observations.
• Corrective actions — Support documentation of corrective actions and follow-up verification.
• Records — Help maintain audit records, logs, and the master sanitation / inspection schedule.
• Audit readiness — Support preparation for customer, third-party, and regulatory audits.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Documentation

Team collaboration

SOP adherence

GMP awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or B.S. in science (preferred)

Tools

LIMS

Basic laboratory instruments

HPLC sample preparation

Job description

Manus Biosynthesis seeks a detail-oriented Quality Technician (Contractor) to support day-to-day quality control (QC) testing and quality assurance (QA) plant audit activities at our food-ingredient manufacturing site in Augusta, GA. Under the direction of the Quality team, you will perform sampling and routine analytical testing, document results accurately, and assist with GMP and food-safety audits.

This hands-on role emphasizes safety, meticulous documentation, and adherence to GLP and GMP