QC Associate II

Type: 6-month contract | Location: Onsite in Fremont, CA | Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Compensation: $30–$33/hour

About the role

We are partnering with a multi-product biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility to place a QC Associate II within their Physical-Chemical Testing group. This role is well-suited to a detail-oriented analytical professional who can execute both routine and non-routine testing across bulk drug substance, finished product, and raw material matrices.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform a range of laboratory testing methods following appropriate qualification, including UV-Vis spectroscopy, qPCR, FTIR, and compendial test methods.
• Coordinate and execute routine and non-routine analytical testing in support of a multi-product facility.
• Maintain lab consumables and materials inventory, properly dispose of expired reagents, and flag equipment or process irregularities.
• Generate accurate, timely analytical results with a "right first time" approach.
• Document all testing activities in full compliance with cGMP and cGDP standards.
• Follow site-specific SOPs, quality systems, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Life Sciences, or a related field required.
• 3–5 years of relevant industry experience.
• GMP experience strongly preferred.
• Hands-on proficiency with UV-Vis absorbance, qPCR, and FTIR preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer focus with the ability to collaborate across departments and organizational levels.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet team and site goals.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on execution accuracy.

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply.