Quality Control​/Lab Technician

• Job Category Quality Control/Lab Tech
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Quality Control Lab Technician Job Description

Department: Quality Control (QC)
Industry: Dietary Supplements (21 CFR Part 111)
Reports To: Betty Lin Hom
Pay Rate: Starting at $22.00 per hour

The Quality Control / Lab Technician is responsible for supporting Quality Control operations in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and 21 CFR Part 111 regulations within the dietary supplement industry. This role includes inspection, sampling, testing coordination, documentation control, and assisting in the release or rejection of raw materials and finished products.

• Inspect and document incoming bulk raw materials to verify correct item, quantity, quality, cleanliness, and specification compliance.
• Obtain samples in accordance with cGMP regulations.
• Properly label, sign, and date all sampled materials.
• Maintain retained samples of incoming raw materials in the QA stock room with appropriate labeling and dating.

• Perform initial Quality Control laboratory checks and testing on raw material samples.
• Accurately record testing results on release sheets and associated documentation.
• Submit raw materials and production samples, including intermediate, in-process, final, and R&D products, to analytical and/or microbiology laboratories as required.
• Document required testing procedures for each sample based on product specifications and supplier qualifications.
• Assist with preparation of samples for external laboratory testing when necessary.
• Support analytical and microbiological testing activities as needed.
• Obtain and review laboratory results for raw materials and products.
• Following QC Manager review, release or reject materials and assign internal QC lot numbers.
• Clearly identify released or rejected materials using color‑coded tags.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper records of all results and classifications.

• Assist in assigning and approving specifications for:
  • Raw materials
  • Intermediate and in-process products
  • R&D products
  • Final products
• Create master release sheets after specifications have been approved.

• Assist with assigning product lot numbers.
• Generate manufacturing batch records and deviation reports.
• Support creation and maintenance of QC and Production documentation related to daily manufacturing operations.

• Review completed finished product batch records and QC, Production, and Packaging documentation.
• Obtain and verify finished product laboratory results.
• Confirm all product claims have been properly tested and approved.
• Following QC Manager review, release or reject finished products using proper identification and color‑coded tagging procedures.

• Maintain organized electronic and physical records for all QC‑released raw materials and finished products.
• Classify and archive completed documentation, including:
  • Finished product formulas
  • Quality Control laboratory report sheets
  • Specification sheets
  • Release sheets
  • Additional regulatory and quality documentation

• Assist in standardizing all documentation to the Pure Source Solutions formatting and compliance standards.
• Support implementation and maintenance of MRP systems for QC procedures.

• Assist in establishing specifications for packaging components and labels, including:
  • Size
  • Shape
  • Accuracy of text
  • Artwork verification
• Inspect and release incoming packaging components and labels for appearance, completeness, cleanliness, and specification compliance.
• Assist with creating and printing packaging batch records and pick lists for distribution orders.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Understanding of cGMP regulations and quality systems preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Previous Quality Control or laboratory experience in dietary supplements, food manufacturing, or pharmaceuticals preferred.

This position operates in both office and manufacturing/laboratory environments and may require handling raw materials, packaging components, and laboratory samples while following all safety and sanitation procedures.