Quality Assurance Specialist I

Quality Assurance Specialist I Location: Santa Fe Springs, California Pay Rate: Up to $29.00 per hour Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm Schedule: To be discussed Position Overview Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is partnering with a well-established provider of laboratory testing and scientific services to hire a Quality Assurance Specialist I in Santa Fe Springs, CA. This position supports laboratory quality assurance activities, ensuring analytical data, reports, and quality records meet established procedures, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career science professional looking to develop experience in quality assurance within a regulated laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review laboratory data, analytical results, reports, Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Verify records meet Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and data integrity requirements.
• Identify documentation discrepancies, errors, and potential quality concerns.
• Support investigations involving deviations, out-of-specification (OOS), and out-of-trend (OOT) results.
• Assist with root cause investigations and review supporting documentation.
• Follow Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and applicable GMP requirements.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel and QA leadership to ensure accurate and timely client deliverables.
• Maintain required training and follow laboratory safety and 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 experience.
• Basic understanding of quality assurance principles, Quality Management Systems, and GMP requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify documentation errors.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn laboratory software.
• Previous GMP laboratory or quality assurance experience preferred, but not required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive pay of up to $29.00 per hour.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with potential for long-term employment.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Opportunity to grow your career in the scientific and laboratory testing industry.

California Applicant Information Adecco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable federal, California, and local laws. Adecco complies with applicable California employment laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), applicable pay transparency requirements, and reasonable accommodation requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process, as required by law.

Pay Details: $27.00 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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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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