Position Overview Adecco is assisting a well-established provider of laboratory testing and scientific services in seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist I for an opportunity in Santa Fe Springs, CA. This role supports laboratory quality assurance activities, helping ensure analytical data, reports, and quality records meet established procedures, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. This is a great opportunity for an early-career science professional looking to build experience in quality assurance within a regulated laboratory environment. Pay: Up to $29 per hour Employment Type: Temp-to-perm, with the opportunity to transition to a permanent position
Key Responsibilities
- Review laboratory data, analytical results, reports, Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Verify records meet Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and data integrity requirements.
- Identify documentation discrepancies, errors, and potential quality concerns, escalating issues as appropriate.
- Support investigations involving deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) and out-of-trend (OOT) results, and other laboratory quality events.
- Assist with root cause investigations by reviewing relevant records, procedures, and supporting information.
- Follow established Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and applicable GMP requirements.
- Collaborate with laboratory personnel and QA leadership to support accurate, timely, and compliant client deliverables.
- Maintain required training, follow laboratory safety procedures, and adhere to applicable quality standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline; or 0–2 years of relevant laboratory, pharmaceutical, quality assurance, or regulated-industry experience.
- Basic understanding of quality assurance principles, Quality Management Systems, and applicable GMP requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify documentation errors or inconsistencies.
- Good organizational, communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn laboratory and quality management software.
Previous experience in a GMP laboratory or quality assurance environment is preferred but not required. Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Competitive pay of up to $29/hr.
- Temp-to-perm opportunity with potential for long-term employment.
- Gain hands-on experience in laboratory quality assurance, analytical data review, and regulatory compliance.
- Build your career within a scientific and laboratory testing environment.
Pay Details: $25.00 to $29.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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