Lab Tech - I*

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Quality Control Technician I for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Frederick, MD. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Title: Quality Control Technician I – QC Lab Support
Location: Frederick, MD 100% Onsite
Pay Rate: $21.59/hour
Duration: 1 Year Contract

The Quality Control Technician I will support QC laboratory operations by managing sample receipt, processing, storage, documentation, and shipment activities in a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, verify, log, and track incoming samples using LIMS.
• Process, aliquot, label, store, and organize samples for release, stability, and retain testing.
• Coordinate sample transfers to internal and external testing laboratories.
• Perform QC sample shipping activities and maintain chain of custody documentation.
• Review sample processing records, logbooks, and laboratory documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Support deviation investigations and documentation as required.
• Maintain sample storage areas through routine cleaning, organization, and inventory replenishment.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Material Management, Analytical Development, and QC teams to support sampling, testing, and disposition activities.
• Participate in Lean Lab and Operational Excellence initiatives while ensuring compliance with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree OR
• Associate's Degree with 2+ years of Quality Control or biopharmaceutical laboratory experience in an FDA-regulated environment OR
• High School Diploma with 3+ years of Quality Control or biopharmaceutical laboratory experience in an FDA-regulated environment.

Required Skills

• Quality Control laboratory experience in a GMP/FDA-regulated environment
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Sample receipt, accessioning, aliquoting, labeling, storage, and tracking
• Sample chain of custody documentation
• Sample shipment and laboratory logistics
• GMP documentation and record review
• Deviation and investigation support
• Biopharmaceutical laboratory operations
• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office

Preferred Skills

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Sample management for release and stability testing
• QC laboratory support in biopharmaceutical manufacturing
• Lean Lab or Operational Excellence initiatives
• Visio
• Experience supporting Analytical Development, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, or Material Management functions