Quality Control Technician

Job Title:

Quality Control Technician

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician performs in‑process quality testing in an FDA-regulated, GMP-compliant production environment to ensure that all products meet strict quality and regulatory standards. This role verifies label accuracy, monitors product quality on the production line, supports investigations into non-conforming products, and has the authority to stop production when quality requirements are not met. The position offers strong training in GMP, GDP, and FDA requirements, as well as clear career growth opportunities within quality control and laboratory roles.

Responsibilities

+ Perform in-process quality testing on production lines in an FDA-regulated facility.

+ Verify the accuracy of labels in accordance with FDA regulations, including product information and regulatory details.

+ Test and check fill weight, lot codes, expiration dates, leakers, label placement, foreign material, and shipping labels to ensure compliance with specifications.

+ Submit product samples to the QC Chemistry and QC Microbiology laboratories for testing on an hourly basis, following the established lab schedule.

+ Monitor all non-conforming product and take appropriate action when products do not meet quality standards.

+ Exercise authority to stop production if products do not pass quality testing or if significant quality issues are identified.

+ Watch for and identify quality control issues on the production floor and promptly escalate or address them.

+ Assist with root cause analysis and investigations related to non-conformances and quality incidents as part of the quality team.

+ Complete closing paperwork accurately and on time, including submitting reports such as weight averages and conducting batch record review.

+ Follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and GDP (Good Documentation Practices) at all times to maintain compliance and data integrity.

+ Collaborate with a large Quality Control team to resolve non-conformances and support continuous improvement in quality processes.

+ Work independently when needed to make sound judgment calls and quality-related decisions within defined guidelines.

+ Maintain detailed, accurate records of quality checks, test results, and any deviations observed during production.

Essential Skills

+ Previous experience working in Quality Control within a GMP environment.

+ Previous QA/QC experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in the food, personal care, pharmaceutical, or related industry.

+ Strong attention to detail with the ability to find mistakes and identify when something is wrong.

+ Strong math skills, including the ability to perform calculations and percentages accurately.

+ Ability to work independently and make judgment calls and decisions related to product quality.

+ Ability to work effectively as part of a large Quality Control team, especially when addressing non-conformances.

+ Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and GDP (Good Documentation Practices).

+ Comfort working in an FDA-regulated production environment.

+ Previous experience in QC within a GMP environment is required.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience or prior experience in the food, personal care, pharmaceutical, biology, chemistry, or quality control fields.

+ Bilingual Spanish language skills are preferred.

+ A BS degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, or a related field is highly beneficial and supports strong growth potential.

+ Interest in learning and developing expertise in GMP, GDP, and FDA regulations.

+ Motivation to pursue a long-term career path in quality and laboratory roles, such as QC I, QC II, Lab Technician I, Lab Technician II, Chemist, Microbiologist, or Regulatory positions.

+ Strong people-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across teams.

Work Environment

This role is based in a GMP-compliant, FDA-regulated production environment that emphasizes high standards of quality, documentation, and safety. The position follows a Monday through Friday first-shift schedule, typically from 5:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with regular overtime approximately every other…