Position Title: Senior Quality Control Associate
Work Location: Holly Springs, NC 27540
Assignment Duration: 12 months – possible extension
Work Schedule: 1st 3 - 6 months will be day shift (training) - 4/10 schedule. After the training, it will be 4/10 night shift schedule (Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday) from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
 
Position Summary:
The associate will begin training in sample management for the first 3 - 6 months, 4/10-day shift schedule with cross-training to support additional laboratory areas, including chemistry, bioassay, and microbiology. The long-term expectation will require the associate to work a 4/10-night shift schedule (Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday) from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
 
Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in a laboratory or sample management role.
• Familiarity with LIMS or other sample tracking systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Available to work night shifts (10 PM – 8 AM) on a 4/10 schedule.

 
Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and log incoming samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and chain-of-custody documentation for all samples.
• Perform Analytical Testing: Prepare and execute routine and complex testing procedures for bioassay, chemistry, and microbiology following established protocols and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate and Document Results: Accurately record data, assess results for compliance with specifications, and ensure documentation meets GDP and GMP requirements.
• Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues: Identify technical issues during testing and escalate or resolve them using defined procedures; collaborate with senior staff for complex problems.
• Maintain Laboratory Equipment: Operate, calibrate, and perform basic maintenance on laboratory instruments (e.g., HPLC, ELISA platforms, microbiological incubators) to ensure readiness for testing.
• Support Investigations and Audits: Participate in laboratory investigations related to out-of-specification results or deviations; provide supporting documentation during audits.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with analysts and team leads across QC areas to meet project milestones and testing timelines.
• Continuous Improvement: Suggest process improvements and contribute to efficiency initiatives within QC labs.
• Compliance and Safety: Adhere to all safety guidelines, SOPs, and regulatory requirements while performing testing and handling hazardous materials.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 38.00/hr.