Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Laboratory Technician (Onsite)

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Contract Length: 1 year (strong possibility of extension)

Pay Rate: $24–35/hour (flexible based on experience)

This onsite Quality Control Laboratory Technician role supports routine laboratory testing and documentation activities within a regulated Quality Control environment. The position is ideal for recent graduates or early‑career professionals seeking hands‑on experience in a cGMP laboratory, as well as candidates with prior QC or GMP lab experience.

The role operates under general supervision and requires strict adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), safety standards, and data integrity requirements.

• Perform routine laboratory testing in accordance with approved SOPs and schedules
• Prepare samples, reagents, and materials required for testing
• Accurately document laboratory activities and enter data into approved systems
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments as trained
• Maintain complete and compliant laboratory documentation, including logbooks, worksheets, and electronic records
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection‑ready laboratory environment
• Follow all cGMP, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain training records and comply with laboratory procedures and systems
• Support controlled document updates and change implementation activities
• Identify and elevate compliance, safety, or data integrity issues as appropriate
• Recommend and support improvements related to routine laboratory functions

• High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of laboratory, manufacturing, or military experience
• OR
• Associate’s Degree with 6 months of laboratory, manufacturing, or military experience

• Recent graduate or early‑career professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field, or equivalent hands‑on QC/GMP laboratory experience
• Highly reliable, organized, and detail‑oriented
• Eager to learn analytical testing techniques in a regulated QC laboratory
• Comfortable using basic computer systems and documentation tools
• Team‑oriented with strong time‑management skills
• Familiarity with cGMP principles is preferred but not required

• Experience in a regulated laboratory or manufacturing environment
• Strong documentation and data integrity mindset
• Ability to follow written procedures and regulatory requirements
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

• This role is 100 percent onsite
• Candidates must be local or able to commute reliably to Thousand Oaks, CA
• Interview process will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams

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