QA Coordinator (Contract) - GMP / Quality Operations

Job Description

QA Coordinator (Contract) – GMP / Quality Operations

Location: Carpinteria, CA (On-Site)

Shift: 2nd Shift 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Duration: Contract through December 2026 (with potential extension)

Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

About the Opportunity

Recruits Lab is seeking a QA Coordinator to support quality operations within a regulated manufacturing environment. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in quality control, laboratory testing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or chemical manufacturing environments.

The successful candidate will support product quality, compliance, laboratory testing, documentation, and quality system initiatives while working closely with operations and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities

Perform sampling and testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products

Conduct laboratory analyses and provide timely, accurate results

Support quality-related investigations and issue resolution

Maintain GMP-compliant documentation, records, and logbooks

Assist with ISO quality system implementation and maintenance

Perform calibrations, standard preparations, and related documentation

Utilize analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and wet chemistry methods

Record and maintain quality data within SAP and other quality systems

Support batch release timelines while ensuring quality and compliance standards are met

Participate in safety initiatives and emergency response activities

Train and support operators on quality procedures and best practices

Qualifications

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

1–2 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or a regulated manufacturing environment

Experience working within cGMP and/or ISO-regulated environments

Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills

Good communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred

Experience within pharmaceutical, chemical, life sciences, or fine chemical manufacturing

Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, or laboratory analytical testing

Familiarity with ISO standards and regulatory audits

Experience using SAP

What We're Looking For

Strong attention to detail

Commitment to quality, safety, and compliance

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Willingness to learn and grow within a quality-focused operation

Schedule

Full-Time Contract

Monday – Friday

3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (2nd Shift)

Compensation

Competitive hourly compensation $23/hr

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