What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Specialist – Chemistry (Sample Management) position at JMD Technologies Inc.?
Title: QC Specialist – Chemistry (Sample Management)
Location: Greater Norwood Area, MA (Onsite – Wednesday to Saturday, 6:00 AM–4:00 PM)
Employment Type: Contract (6 months expected)
Status: Accepting Candidates
About the role:
Join a growing Quality Control organization supporting Chemistry, Microbiology, Bioassay, and Raw Materials operations in a cGMP-regulated environment. This role focuses on QC Sample Management leadership, daily operational coordination, and audit readiness in a fast-paced life sciences setting.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate QC Sample Management activities across Chemistry, Microbiology, Bioassay, and Raw Materials workflows.
- Oversee daily sample schedules to ensure timely processing, compliant documentation, and completion of lab records.
- Create weekly schedules and lead team meetings to align operational priorities and resolve issues.
- Partner with Digital and IT teams to optimize LIMS (LabVantage) usage and expand QC data capabilities.
- Support internal and external audits and maintain inspection readiness.
- Author and revise SOPs, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
- Lead investigations related to sample handling and compliance events.
- Manage controlled temperature unit (CTU) systems, including monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Support onboarding, training, and performance oversight of Sample Management staff.
- Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and compliance in the laboratory environment.
Qualifications:
- BA/BS in a scientific discipline with 3–5 years of cGMP Quality Control experience, or MS with 1–3 years of cGMP QC experience.
- Hands-on experience in QC Sample Management within a regulated laboratory environment.
- Strong working knowledge of LIMS (LabVantage preferred) and quality document systems (Veeva).
- Solid understanding of FDA, EU, and ICH guidelines and regulations.
- Experience with gowning, aseptic techniques, and general lab safety practices.
- Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and people coordination skills.
- Flexibility to support occasional on-call, weekend, or holiday coverage as needed.
Compensation (MA Pay Transparency):
- $40–$45/hr (W-2)
- Final rate within the posted range depends on qualifications and interview outcomes.
Salary : $40 - $45