QC Specialist – Chemistry; Sample Management

QC Specialist – Chemistry (Sample Management)

Base pay range: $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Title:

QC Specialist – Chemistry (Sample Management)

Location:

Greater Norwood Area, MA (Onsite – Wednesday to Saturday, 6:00 AM–4:00 PM)

Status:
Accepting Candidates

About the role:

Join a growing Quality Control organization supporting Chemistry, Microbiology, Bioassay, and Raw Materials operations in a cGMP‑regulated environment. This role focuses on QC Sample Management leadership, daily operational coordination, and audit readiness in a fast‑paced life sciences setting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate QC Sample Management activities across Chemistry, Microbiology, Bioassay, and Raw Materials workflows.
• Oversee daily sample schedules to ensure timely processing, compliant documentation, and completion of lab records.
• Create weekly schedules and lead team meetings to align operational priorities and resolve issues.
• Partner with Digital and IT teams to optimize LIMS (Lab Vantage) usage and expand QC data capabilities.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain inspection readiness.
• Author and revise SOPs, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Lead investigations related to sample handling and compliance events.
• Manage controlled temperature unit (CTU) systems, including monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Support onboarding, training, and performance oversight of Sample Management staff.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and compliance in the laboratory environment.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in a scientific discipline with 3–5 years of cGMP Quality Control experience, or MS with 1–3 years of cGMP QC experience.
• Hands‑on experience in QC Sample Management within a regulated laboratory environment.
• Strong working knowledge of LIMS (Lab Vantage preferred) and quality document systems (Veeva).
• Solid understanding of FDA, EU, and ICH guidelines and regulations.
• Experience with gowning, aseptic techniques, and general lab safety practices.
• Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and people coordination skills.
• Flexibility to support occasional on‑call, weekend, or holiday coverage as needed.

Compensation (MA Pay Transparency):

• $40–$45/hr (W-2)
• Final rate within the posted range depends on qualifications and interview outcomes.