Quality Control Analytical Associate

USWM, LLC • Philadelphia, PA

3d • $29 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Analytical Associate is a dual-function role responsible for performing analytical testing in a GMP laboratory environment while also supporting inventory control and sample management activities. This position offers the opportunity to develop technical laboratory skills alongside operational competencies critical to pharmaceutical quality systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience working in a GMP-regulated facility within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Novice working knowledge of cGMP regulations, USP, and EP testing requirements.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, prepare trending reports, and contribute to test method development and SOP revisions.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to data integrity and compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with technical writing such as authoring/revising SOP’s, study protocols and reports, specification, Certificate of Analysis, etc.
• Familiarity with flow cytometry, ELISA, Endotoxin testing, cell-based potency assays and sterility testing
• Understanding of inventory management principles in a regulated setting.
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing of in-process samples, and finished products in accordance with approved SOPs.
• Accurately record all test data, observations, and results in laboratory notebooks and LIMS in real time.
• Prepare reagents per approved SOPs; maintain accurate preparation logbooks.
• Perform instrument calibration checks and coordinate with the Maintenance team for scheduled PMs.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, safety, and GMP/GLP compliance.
• Receive, log, and label incoming samples; maintain chain of custody documentation.
• Manage QC sample inventory including reference standards, reagents, and consumables using ERP/LIMS.
• Monitor expiry dates for reference standards and reagents; initiate replenishment requests proactively.
• Perform physical inventory counts, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain a GMP-compliant storage environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree