Quality Control Associate - Raw Materials

About the role

Randstad is supporting a global pharma and biotech client with an emerging Australian presence, recruiting a Quality Control Associate for its Clayton, Victoria site. The role is a hands-on, individual contributor position in the QC laboratory, supporting GMP manufacturing through raw material sampling, testing, inspection and release. Shifts of morning (6am–2pm) and afternoon (2pm–10pm) are available.

Key responsibilities

• Request, sample and release raw materials in support of GMP manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate samples and work with internal stakeholders and external laboratories.
• Perform analytical and inspection methods such as HPLC, Bioanalyzer, osmolality, pH, appearance, conductivity, TruScan and dimensional verification.
• Inspect product and raw material retain samples, and inspect and release materials and consumables against approved specifications and procedures.
• Log samples and enter results in LabVantage LIMS, keeping records accurate and traceable.
• Maintain and troubleshoot controlled-temperature units and support environmental monitoring, including sampling in cleanrooms.
• Manage QC supplies, clean the laboratory and write and revise SOPs, protocols and reports.
• Maintain cGMP documentation and take part in quality system records such as deviations, change controls and CAPAs.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in a cGMP laboratory setting preferred; 3-5 years of previous experience preferred.
• The role is 100% onsite.