QC/QA Technician

Job Title: Quality Control / Quality Assurance (QC/QA) Technician
Company: Essential Pharmaceutical
Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time
Location: 1906 W Holt Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
Pay: $29 per hour, depending on experience

About the Company

Essential Pharmaceutical is a dietary supplement manufacturer committed to producing safe, high-quality products in compliance with FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

We are seeking a responsible and detail-oriented QC/QA Technician to support our manufacturing and quality operations. Both part-time and full-time candidates will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections throughout receiving, manufacturing, packaging, and finished-product operations.
• Review batch production records, packaging records, labels, specifications, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct line clearance and verify that the correct ingredients, packaging materials, labels, and lot numbers are being used.
• Collect and document samples of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Monitor manufacturing practices to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements, company SOPs, and safety procedures.
• Inspect incoming raw materials and packaging components.
• Verify equipment cleaning, sanitation, calibration, and production-area conditions.
• Identify, document, and report deviations, nonconformances, and quality concerns.
• Assist with investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), product holds, and material disposition.
• Maintain organized QC/QA records, retain samples, logs, and other quality documents.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Work closely with production, warehouse, purchasing, and management teams to resolve quality issues.
• Perform other quality-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous QC, QA, laboratory, or manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Experience in dietary supplements, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, or another FDA-regulated industry is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with FDA dietary supplement cGMP requirements under 21 CFR Part 111 is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to follow written SOPs and complete records accurately.
• Good communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• English proficiency is required; bilingual English and Chinese is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in science, food science, chemistry, biology, or a related field is preferred.

Work Requirements

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds when necessary.
• Must be dependable and comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

Schedule

• Part-time or full-time positions available.
• Typical schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30am to 3:30pm 
• Some schedule flexibility may be available.

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé through ShakeHands and include:

• Your availability
• Whether you are seeking part-time or full-time work
• Your work status. Do you need visa sponsorship?
• A brief description of your QC/QA or manufacturing experience

Essential Pharmaceutical is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds.