Job Title: MCS Associate Quality Control
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexibility required; potential weekend shift in future)
Job Summary:
- This is a unique opportunity to join the Quality Control team at a leading biopharmaceutical company in Thousand Oaks.
- In this role, you will support both manufacturing and QC operations by analyzing environmental monitoring samples and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- You’ll work collaboratively in a lab environment and contribute to maintaining high-quality laboratory operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze environmental monitoring samples and document results using LIMS and/or SmartLab (LMES)
- Ensure compliance with EHSS, cGMP, and regulatory guidelines
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation in line with data integrity standards
- Perform routine QC lab support tasks (cleaning, organizing, media checks, documentation archiving)
- Conduct microbiological testing, including pipetting, water testing, and agar plate analysis
- Work in controlled environments such as laminar flow hoods using aseptic techniques
- Troubleshoot issues, investigate out-of-specification results, and implement corrective actions
- Support internal and external audits (lab preparation, data retrieval, etc.)
- Perform preventive maintenance checks on laboratory equipment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of tasks
- Contribute to continuous lab improvements for efficiency and productivity
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Life Sciences, or related field
- 1+ year of relevant laboratory experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Hands-on experience with microbiology lab techniques and bench work
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in GxP-regulated environments (GMP, GLP, etc.)
- Familiarity with LIMS, SmartLab (LMES), or similar QC systems
- Knowledge of data integrity and documentation practices
- Experience with aseptic techniques and environmental monitoring
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams
Top Skills:
- Analytical & Instrumentation Proficiency
- Regulatory & Compliance Expertise (GxP)
- Data Integrity & Documentation Discipline
- Physical & Working Conditions
- Ability to perform repetitive lab tasks (handling agar plates, pipetting, etc.)
- Lift/push/pull up to 15 lbs
- Work in a lab environment using PPE (lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, etc.)
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual [salary/hourly rate] for this position is between $25.00 - 29.00 per hour. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
[medical insurance], [dental insurance], [vision insurance], [401(k) retirement plan], [life insurance], [long-term disability insurance], [short-term disability insurance],
[paid parking/public transportation], [Paid time off], [Days/hours of paid sick and safe time], [Days/hours of paid vacation time], [Weeks of paid parental leave], [Paid holidays annually], [any additional benefits applicable].
