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Quality Control Inspector
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What they do
A Quality Control Analyst, in the biotech and medical device industries, works in laboratories performing biological, microbiological, and chemical tests on products and materials. Responsible for calibrating equipment, inspecting products, processing and testing materials, and reporting results. May work in other production environments to monitor and improve quality and efficiency in production systems and products.
$67,470 / year median in California
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Job Summary A Quality Control Inspector opportunity is available in Camarillo, CA within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented quality professional with hands-on inspection experience, strong documentation practices, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in GMP production settings. The Quality Control Inspector will inspect incoming materials, first article parts, in-process product, and final product to ensure compliance with internal quality standards, SOPs, GMP requirements, and applicable regulatory expectations. This position offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative quality and operations team in a structured, safety-focused environment where accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement are valued. This is a strong opportunity for candidates who enjoy cross-functional teamwork, problem solving, and contributing to reliable manufacturing processes. The work environment supports clear procedures, quality-driven leadership, positive team collaboration, and opportunities to strengthen inspection, compliance, and regulated manufacturing experience. Key Responsibilities
- Perform quality inspections and testing on incoming product, first articles, in-process materials, final product, and gamma irradiation-related product stages.
- Initiate and document nonconformance reports for non-conforming materials or process findings.
- Review, complete, and release inspection records, job order documents, and related quality documentation in compliance with SOPs and good documentation practices.
- Support cross-functional investigations related to nonconformance findings, corrective actions, and process improvements.
- Approve or reject raw materials based on quality standards and communicate inspection results to appropriate internal teams.
- Maintain compliance with safety requirements and wear required PPE when working in ISO-controlled environments. Compensation and Benefits
- Pay rate: $24 per hour.
Location:
Camarillo, CA. Required Qualifications and Skills- Conduct inspections across incoming, first article, in-process, final, and gamma irradiation-related product stages.
- Initiate NCRs, document observations, and support investigations related to nonconforming materials.
- Review and release job order documents and maintain accurate inspection records.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities and support compliance with quality and safety standards.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 3 years of quality control inspection experience required.
- Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of GMP operations, detailed SOPs, and good documentation practices.
- Working knowledge of applicable quality and regulatory standards, including
ISO 9001, ISO 13485, 21 CFR
Parts 210 and 211, and/or 21 CFR Part 820.- At least 1 year of experience with technical documentation related to quality inspections, manufacturing quality, or corrective actions.
- Ability to use measuring devices such as calipers, tape measures, rulers, and pin gauges.
- Good general mathematical skills and strong attention to detail.
- Strong computer skills and ability to work with quality or manufacturing documentation systems.
- Ability to wear required PPE in an ISO environment, including scrubs, coverall suit, mask, protective eyewear, gloves, shoe covers, and similar protective equipment.
- Strong organizational, planning, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a strong commitment to quality, integrity, sound judgment, and process compliance. Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably Syteline.
- Experience supporting quality metrics reporting for a QC Supervisor or Lead.
- Prior experience in ISO-controlled production environments.
- Familiarity with cross-functional quality investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.