QA Specialist II

  • Location: IL, United States
  • Type: Contract
  • Job ID: 10343
  • Work Setting: On-Site
  • Posted: May 21, 2026
  • Closing Date: December 30, 2026
  • Tax Status: W2
Quality Assurance Lab Technician
6-month Contract
On-site Lake Forest, IL
Must be able to work on a W2

Requirements
  • Execute bioanalytical quality assurance testing within Starlims and SAP systems.
  • Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the Quality System.
  • Complete quality testing per procedures and review data to determine conformance with specifications.
  • Perform testing in a high-paced laboratory environment while maintaining multiple certifications.
  • Experience with the following bioanalytical techniques is required:
    • HPLC, SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, Dot Blot, ELISA, Mass Spectrometry (MS), Microtiter plate methods
  • Investigate standard testing out-of-tolerance and out-of-specification results, including complaints, and support CAPA activities.
  • Support ticket trending processes and maintain quality records.
  • Maintain accurate and complete documentation and records.
  • Participate in project and process improvement activities.
  • Monitor testing process performance and implement process improvements.
  • Support product development and improvement projects.
  • Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) are executed and laboratory operations run efficiently.
  • Maintain and update relevant computer applications.
  • Support manufacturing and testing operations while adhering to GMPs and GLPs.
  • Participate in required training and reviews.
  • Share quality knowledge and collaborate effectively with colleagues and management.
  • Ensure proper storage of samples and documentation.
  • Participate in laboratory safety activities.
  • Execute daily testing activities with minimal supervision.
  • Identify and escalate potential non-conformances and issues to quality professionals and management.
  • Support resolution of issues with guidance from quality professionals.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on laboratory certifications.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a science-related or closely related discipline.
  • 3–4 years of experience in a healthcare industry quality function.
  • Experience with manufacturing and testing diagnostic products, methods, and applications.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience with product and process improvements.
  • Experience with stability testing and validations.
  • Knowledge of technical troubleshooting and compliance practices.
  • Experience supporting internal and external audits.
  • Knowledge of performance metrics.
  • Basic understanding of Quality Systems and associated key processes.
  • Basic computer skills.
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