QC Associate I

Title: QC Associate I

Location: RTP, NC

Duration: 1 Year - likely to go longer

Hourly Pay Rate: $31.47/hr

Shift: 1st Shift (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Work Setting: 100% Onsite

Position Summary:

The QC Associate I will support the Quality Control Raw Materials team at the Drug Product site. This is an entry-level role focused on sampling and inspecting incoming raw materials, including APIs, container closures, and packaging components. The position will be non-lab based and primarily involve visual and physical inspections in the warehouse. Candidates must ensure accurate data entry in LIMS (LabWare) and Oracle Inventory systems while maintaining full compliance with cGMP documentation standards.

This role offers a great opportunity for recent graduates in Chemistry or related sciences, or individuals with manufacturing experience, to gain hands-on exposure in a GMP-regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct visual and limited physical inspections of incoming raw materials.
• Pull specifications and match labels and quantities as per inspection guidelines.
• Log materials in LabWare LIMS and Oracle Inventory systems.
• Transport samples to the lab if further testing is needed.
• Maintain retention (retain) samples and documentation with 100% training compliance.
• Support QA and QC teams in GMP compliance and continuous improvement efforts.
• Interface with key stakeholders in Quality, Planning, Warehouse, and Manufacturing.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related science field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; GMP experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (with equipment assistance); may require respirator use.