Quality Control Technician – Bioanalytical / Microbiology | Athens, GA | 14-Month Contract

Sigma Systems is hiring a Quality Control Technician for a 14-month contract opportunity in Athens, GA. This position is ideal for a laboratory professional with experience in GMP-regulated environments, aseptic technique, microbiological testing, and bioanalytical laboratory methods who can perform testing accurately while maintaining strict quality and compliance standards.

Job Details

• Job Title: Quality Control Technician
• Job ID: 37636600
• Location: Athens, GA
• Duration: 14 Months
• Job Type: Contract
• Work Environment: Quality Control / Laboratory
• Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biopharmaceutical / Life Sciences

Quality Control Technician Responsibilities

The Quality Control Technician will perform laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process materials, release samples, and stability samples in accordance with established procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform bioanalytical and microbiological testing for various Bio QC assays.
• Perform applicable methods including:
  • Immunological
  • In vivo
  • Microbiological
  • Molecular biological
  • Virological
• Conduct testing on raw materials, in-process samples, release samples, and stability samples.
• Initiate, execute, and complete assays according to validated procedures.
• Follow established laboratory procedures, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Perform testing in accordance with applicable GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and complete GMP documentation for laboratory activities.
• Ensure testing is performed within established quality, compliance, and scheduling requirements.
• Communicate testing status, compliance concerns, and scheduling issues to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Follow company policies, laboratory procedures, and site safety requirements.
• Maintain a safe and compliant laboratory work environment.
• Support site safety KPIs and quality objectives.
• Demonstrate accountability, teamwork, and adherence to company principles.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records associated with laboratory testing.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Required / Highly Desired Skills

• Experience with aseptic technique.
• Experience performing microbiological testing.
• Previous experience working in a GMP environment is highly desired.
• Laboratory experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biologics, veterinary pharmaceutical, or another regulated environment is beneficial.
• Ability to follow validated procedures and established laboratory protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to properly document laboratory activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify and communicate testing, compliance, or scheduling issues.
• Ability to work safely and consistently within a regulated laboratory environment.

Bioanalytical & QC Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• Microbiology
• Molecular biology
• Virology
• Immunology
• In vivo testing
• Bioanalytical assays
• Quality Control testing
• Raw material testing
• In-process testing
• Release testing
• Stability testing
• Aseptic laboratory techniques
• GMP documentation

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a Quality Control Technician, QC Laboratory Technician, Microbiology Technician, Bioanalytical Technician, Laboratory Technician, or similar laboratory professional with experience in a regulated environment.

Candidates who have worked in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biologics, veterinary pharmaceutical, or other GMP-regulated laboratories and have hands-on experience with aseptic technique and microbiological testing are especially encouraged to apply.