Quality Control Analyst II - Fixed Term

Roche • Oceanside, CA

5d • $45,200 - $83,900 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a fixed-term position for two years based in Oceanside. The Quality Control Analyst II joins a collaborative Quality team responsible for product safety and analytical standards for commercial and clinical therapies. The role conducts routine testing and manages analytical workflows in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

The analyst performs routine chemical assays and compendial testing on in-process manufacturing samples under standard procedures and GMP guidelines. The role also supports reagent preparation, sample management, analytical instrument maintenance and calibration, laboratory investigations, data review and trending, validation studies, specialized testing protocols, and department projects. The laboratory must be kept inspection-ready, with safety and environmental protocols followed.

Relocation benefits are not available. The expected annual salary range for the primary location of California is $45,200 to $83,900. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. The position qualifies for benefits referenced in the posting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline with 1–2 years of regulated laboratory experience; alternatively, an Associate degree with 4 years of experience, or a high school diploma/equivalent with 2–4 years of related experience.
• Practical knowledge of standard laboratory operations and ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and high organizational aptitude.
• Comfort using digital laboratory tools and productivity software, including LIMS, Google Workspace, or Microsoft Office.
• Physical capability to stand or walk for extended periods, lift up to 30 lbs, and perform routine hand manipulations.

Nice To Haves

• Foundational knowledge of GMP, GLP, GDP, and Data Integrity standards.
• Proven troubleshooting capabilities for chemical analytical instruments and routine assays.
• Flexibility to support overtime, weekend, or holiday schedules as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine chemical assays and compendial testing, including pH, osmolality, and color, on in-process manufacturing samples according to standard procedures and GMP guidelines.
• Prepare laboratory reagents and perform sample management, aliquoting, and inventory control.
• Maintain, standardize, and calibrate analytical instruments; help troubleshoot chemical assays.
• Keep the laboratory inspection-ready and follow safety and environmental protocols.
• Assist with laboratory investigations, data review, and data trending.
• Support validation studies, specialized testing protocols, and department projects in collaboration with cross-functional partners.

Benefits

• Benefits are referenced in the posting, but specific benefits are not listed.
• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level