QC Sampling Associate

Lifelancer•Fall River, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The QC Sampling Associate performs sample withdrawal for all incoming raw materials, packing materials, and water, including receipt, logging, distribution, and destruction. This role is responsible for updating sample information in SAP, completing data entry, and overseeing temperature and humidity monitoring for storage rooms. The associate will also conduct sample loading in stability chambers, maintain cleanliness in the QC lab and sampling areas, and ensure all sampling activities comply with cGMP, data integrity, and safety requirements. This position supports material status control, documents sampling activities, and assists in investigations related to deviations or errors. The role also involves coordinating sample dispatches to external laboratories and maintaining stock of sampling equipment and consumables.

Requirements

Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent education credential (ex. GED) required.
Proficient user of Microsoft Office Programs to include Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other lab-related systems.
2 years’ work experience in a pharmaceutical, raw materials sampling activity.
Proficiently speak English as a first or second language
Have excellent organization, learning and teaching skills required to work in teams
Ability to understand and analyze complex data.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and other scientific based software.
Must be willing to work in a pharmaceutical packaging setting.
Must be willing and able to work any assigned shift ranging from first or second shift.
Work schedule may be Monday to Friday.
Must be willing to work some weekends based on business needs as required by management.
Must possess a positive, professional attitude toward work and willingness to cooperate with co-workers and supervisors.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or higher in Chemistry, Laboratory Science, or related fields of study from an accredited institution.
Experience in pharmaceuticals is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform sample withdrawal for all incoming raw materials, packing materials, water, including receipt, logging, distribution, and destruction.
Update all sample information in SAP as per company procedures.
Complete data entry as required.
Oversee temperature and humidity monitoring for retention and sample storage rooms.
Conduct sample loading in stability chambers and submitting stability samples as per schedule.
Provide general housekeeping in the QC lab and any other functional activity as assigned by management.
Maintaining and updating the retention rooms of raw materials as required.
Cleaning of sampling area and sampling accessories as per approved SOPs.
Ensure all sampling activities comply with cGMP, data integrity, and safety requirements.
Follow contamination‑control practices during sampling, including gowning and cleanroom behavior when applicable.
Accurately label, log, and submit samples to the QC laboratory with complete documentation.
Maintain and verify cleanliness and readiness of sampling tools and equipment.
Support material status control by ensuring sampled materials are properly segregated and labeled.
Document sampling activities in logbooks, sampling records, and electronic systems (SAP/ILMS) in a timely and accurate manner.
Assist in investigations related to deviations, out‑of‑specification (OOS) results, or sampling errors, as required.
Participate in GDP, cGMP, and safety training programs.
Maintain compliance with site safety policies and participate in EHS initiatives.
Support audit and inspection readiness by ensuring sampling documentation is complete and inspection‑ready at all times.
Coordinate and dispatch samples to contract testing laboratories (CTLs) or other InvaGen/Cipla laboratories as per approved procedures and testing requirements.
Maintain stock of sampling equipment and consumables.
Other duties as assigned.