Associate, Quality Assurance - Manufacturing

Associate, Quality Assurance - Manufacturing

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 8 months (possible extension)
• Pay Rate: $30.00 $35.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 9 AM 5 PM, Sunday Thursday OR Monday Friday (possible weekend work)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The client is seeking an energetic and experienced individual with cell therapy quality assurance background to join their Quality Assurance (QA) team. The successful candidate will contribute to the advancement of the product pipeline by performing QA batch record review, label review and verifications, document archival of records, and other assigned tasks. You will also be expected to independently organize and manage timelines for batch record reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Review routine manufacturing batch documentation and quality control data for in-process and finished product to support disposition and lot closure.
• Review routine material release documentation for quality release of raw materials used for manufacturing and quality control testing.
• Work with Doc Control to ensure archival of batch records.
• Work with QA doc control to ensure accurate issuance of batch record documentation (i.e. lot/media records and labels) to manufacturing.
• Provide quality assurance support across technical operations functions (i.e. Manufacturing, Facilities & Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Control, Analytical Development, Product Development/Manufacturing Sciences & Technology) within AZ to assure compliance with the quality manual and maintain collaborative quality relationships.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor/manager to support Quality.
• Administrative tracking of QA metrics.
• On-the-floor QA support.

Required Skills

• Basic GMP knowledge.
• Batch record experience.
• Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and demonstrate organizational, prioritization, and time management proficiencies.
• Flexibility of occasionally working on weekends or holidays to support lot release.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership, initiative, and self-accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, work, and communicate effectively across organizational interfaces in a fast-paced, dynamic team setting.
• Attention to detail and quick learning/application of concepts and information.
• Knowledge of cell culture techniques and proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications.
• Ability to communicate and work independently with scientific/technical personnel.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Cell or Gene Therapy.
• Well-versed in various cell therapy manufacturing processes.

Education Requirements

• Associate's degree with 1 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance or GMP experience; OR High School diploma with at least 3 years of Quality Assurance or GMP experience.
• Preferred: An MA/MS in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, or a related field; alternatively, a BA/BS with 2 years of experience.

Required Experience

• Associate's degree with 1 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance or GMP; OR High School diploma with at least 3 years of Quality Assurance or GMP experience.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience in Cell or Gene Therapy.
• Well-versed in various cell therapy manufacturing processes.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This global biopharmaceutical company is driven by a single, defining mission: to push the boundaries of science and deliver life-changing medicines that transform the lives of patients worldwide. With a global footprint spanning more than 100 countries, the organization focuses on three core therapy areas: oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, and respiratory and immunology, while also advancing treatments in rare diseases and vaccines. With a pipeline consistently regarded as one of the most productive in the industry, this is a company where scientific ambition is matched by commercial scale.

Employing tens of thousands of scientists, clinicians, and business professionals globally, this organization combines the resource depth of a top-tier pharma company with a genuine culture of scientific curiosity. Research programs span small molecules, biologics, cell therapy, and RNA technologies, giving employees exposure to the full frontier of modern drug development.

In 2026, employees voted this organization onto Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list, and it holds an overall Glassdoor rating of 4.0 stars from nearly 8,000 reviews. Employees rate the culture and values at 3.9 stars and career opportunities at 3.7 stars. Seventy-nine percent of employees say they would recommend working here to a friend.

The organization has built a strong reputation for scientific career development, with structured pathways for researchers, clinical professionals, and commercial staff. The diversity of the pipeline and the pace of advancement mean that careers here rarely stand still.

For life sciences professionals who want to work on a portfolio of programs that genuinely advances patient care, within an organization that has earned broad employee endorsement, this represents one of the more compelling opportunities in global pharma.

Teams here span oncology researchers, clinical trial specialists, regulatory scientists, and commercial and market access professionals.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-11104 Industry: Manufacturing & Operations

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