Quality Laboratory Technician Jobs
Quality Laboratory Technician jobs are open across pharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage production, chemical processing, and medical device industries, at every level from entry-level technician to senior QA specialist, with specializations in GMP compliance, analytical testing, and quality systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
Find JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 89+ Quality Laboratory Technician jobs
Entity: CSL Plasma
Job Category: Quality
Job Family: Quality Control
Job Type: Full Time
Location: KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, United States
Employer Reference: R-295189
Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
State the general nature and most important job aspects
Responsible for monitoring the laboratory processes to ensure overall compliance with CSL Plasma Services (CSLPS) operating procedures as well as any other applicable State, Federal or international regulatory requirements. Responsible for reporting compliance status to Operational and Quality Management. Participates with Laboratory personnel in the development and implementation of continuous improvement plans.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
List positions that report into this position and to whom this position reports
Reports To: Manager, Quality Assurance
Direct Reports: This position does not have any direct reports
RESPONSIBILITIES
List current duties and responsibilities
1. Responsible for Quality Assurance oversight of laboratory operations to ensure compliance with State, Federal and International regulatory requirements including CLIA, FDA and GHA and customer specifications. Examines Quality Records to ensure thoroughness, accuracy and timeliness of required information. Reports non-conformances to management for appropriate follow-up. Maintains system to document, track and trend non-conformances and/or exceptions to procedures. Reviews proposed corrective and preventative actions for appropriateness. Monitors
timeliness of corrective action implementation to ensure compliance with procedural guidelines. Conducts follow-up inspections to verify efficacy of corrective action plans. Maintains and utilizes Access and Excel databases in order to develop and deliver periodic reports and trend analyses to Operations and Quality Management personnel.
Suggests and facilitates implement of process changes designed to correct problems noted during trend analyses.
2. Provides QA support for Anti-D Lab and IRBC Manufacturing program. Performs batch review and release.
3.Conducts periodic process assessments to ensure accuracy and relevance of CSLPS written procedures. Recommends and implements changes to procedures based on observations to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
4. Reviews data and reports submitted to support validations. Assures both follow proper cGMPs and SOPs. Maintains laboratory validations and an index of validations stores on site.
5. Provides QA review and release for incoming reagents.
6. Reviews personnel competency assessments to ensure compliance with CSL procedures, SOPs, CLIA and other applicable requirements.
7. Monitors complaints and assures their timely investigation, root cause analysis, resolution and closure. Report trends to Operations and Quality Management.
8 Other job-related duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Provide minimum hiring requirements, specialized knowledge, and other considerations required
Education • Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field
Experience
- Five or more years’ experience in a laboratory setting, including one-year experience in a regulated
- Additional experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s Degree
Additional
Comments • N/A
Working
Conditions (physical & mental requirements)
- Shares information with external contacts with common desire to reach a solution
- Understands complex problems to collaborate and explore alternative solutions
- Ability to make decisions, which have significant impact on the department's creditability, operations and services
- Ability to compose letters, outlines, memorandum and basic reports and/or to orally communicate
- Frequently sitting with a moderate amount of time walking and standing
- Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions
Note: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, national origin or other legally protected classifications.
About CSL Plasma
CSL Plasma operates one of the world's largest and most sophisticated plasma donation networks, with nearly 330 donation centers in the U.S. and Europe. CSL Plasma is a subsidiary of CSL, a global biopharma company. Plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL for the sole purpose of manufacturing lifesaving plasma-derived therapies for people in more than 100 countries. The parent company, CSL (ASX:CSL; USOTC:CSLLY), headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 29,000+ people. For more information about CSL Plasma visit, https://www.cslplasma.com/.
Our Benefits
For more information on CSL Plasma benefits visit https://cslbenefits.com/cslp.
You Belong at CSL
At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.
To learn more visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.
Entity: CSL Plasma
Job Category: Quality
Job Family: Quality Control
Job Type: Full Time
Location: KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, United States
Employer Reference: R-295189
Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
State the general nature and most important job aspects
Responsible for monitoring the laboratory processes to ensure overall compliance with CSL Plasma Services (CSLPS) operating procedures as well as any other applicable State, Federal or international regulatory requirements. Responsible for reporting compliance status to Operational and Quality Management. Participates with Laboratory personnel in the development and implementation of continuous improvement plans.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
List positions that report into this position and to whom this position reports
Reports To: Manager, Quality Assurance
Direct Reports: This position does not have any direct reports
RESPONSIBILITIES
List current duties and responsibilities
1. Responsible for Quality Assurance oversight of laboratory operations to ensure compliance with State, Federal and International regulatory requirements including CLIA, FDA and GHA and customer specifications. Examines Quality Records to ensure thoroughness, accuracy and timeliness of required information. Reports non-conformances to management for appropriate follow-up. Maintains system to document, track and trend non-conformances and/or exceptions to procedures. Reviews proposed corrective and preventative actions for appropriateness. Monitors
timeliness of corrective action implementation to ensure compliance with procedural guidelines. Conducts follow-up inspections to verify efficacy of corrective action plans. Maintains and utilizes Access and Excel databases in order to develop and deliver periodic reports and trend analyses to Operations and Quality Management personnel.
Suggests and facilitates implement of process changes designed to correct problems noted during trend analyses.
2. Provides QA support for Anti-D Lab and IRBC Manufacturing program. Performs batch review and release.
3.Conducts periodic process assessments to ensure accuracy and relevance of CSLPS written procedures. Recommends and implements changes to procedures based on observations to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
4. Reviews data and reports submitted to support validations. Assures both follow proper cGMPs and SOPs. Maintains laboratory validations and an index of validations stores on site.
5. Provides QA review and release for incoming reagents.
6. Reviews personnel competency assessments to ensure compliance with CSL procedures, SOPs, CLIA and other applicable requirements.
7. Monitors complaints and assures their timely investigation, root cause analysis, resolution and closure. Report trends to Operations and Quality Management.
8 Other job-related duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Provide minimum hiring requirements, specialized knowledge, and other considerations required
Education • Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field
Experience
- Five or more years’ experience in a laboratory setting, including one-year experience in a regulated
- Additional experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s Degree
Additional
Comments • N/A
Working
Conditions (physical & mental requirements)
- Shares information with external contacts with common desire to reach a solution
- Understands complex problems to collaborate and explore alternative solutions
- Ability to make decisions, which have significant impact on the department's creditability, operations and services
- Ability to compose letters, outlines, memorandum and basic reports and/or to orally communicate
- Frequently sitting with a moderate amount of time walking and standing
- Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions
Note: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, national origin or other legally protected classifications.
About CSL Plasma
CSL Plasma operates one of the world's largest and most sophisticated plasma donation networks, with nearly 330 donation centers in the U.S. and Europe. CSL Plasma is a subsidiary of CSL, a global biopharma company. Plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL for the sole purpose of manufacturing lifesaving plasma-derived therapies for people in more than 100 countries. The parent company, CSL (ASX:CSL; USOTC:CSLLY), headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 29,000+ people. For more information about CSL Plasma visit, https://www.cslplasma.com/.
Our Benefits
For more information on CSL Plasma benefits visit https://cslbenefits.com/cslp.
You Belong at CSL
At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.
To learn more visit https://www.csl.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.
Quality Laboratory Technician Jobs by Experience Level
See All 89 Quality Laboratory Technician Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsQuality Laboratory Technician Job Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Chemicals & Materials
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality laboratory technician jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or a related science field
- Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, or other analytical instrumentation
- Working knowledge of GMP and FDA regulatory requirements
- Proficiency in documenting results and maintaining accurate laboratory records
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or ISO 17025 quality management standards
- Experience writing or following standard operating procedures in a regulated environment
Tips for Your Quality Laboratory Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to GMP language
Quality laboratory technician job postings often filter candidates by Good Manufacturing Practice familiarity. Use the exact abbreviation GMP in your resume and describe specific procedures you followed, such as batch record review or deviation reporting, not just general lab duties.
List every instrument you have operated
Hiring managers scan for specific equipment names like HPLC, GC-MS, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, and Karl Fischer titrators. Create a dedicated skills section that names each instrument rather than grouping them under a vague phrase like 'analytical instrumentation.'
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists quality laboratory technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight certifications on your credentials section
Certifications like ASQ Certified Quality Technician or ISO 9001 internal auditor training set you apart from candidates who only list degree credentials. Place them in a clearly labeled section near the top of your resume so recruiters spot them before reading your work history.
Prepare to walk through an out-of-specification result
Interviewers for lab technician roles frequently ask how you handled an OOS result or a failed in-process check. Prepare a concise example that covers detection, documentation, escalation, and resolution, because vague answers signal weak SOP adherence to hiring panels.
Follow up with a technical detail from the interview
After your interview, send a brief note that references one specific technical topic you discussed, such as a testing method or a quality standard relevant to their product line. It signals genuine interest and reinforces your technical depth without sounding generic.
Quality Laboratory Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most quality laboratory technicians?
The most active employers for quality laboratory technicians right now are Astrion, Abbott, and Lactalis, and the most openings are in Florida, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pharmaceutical manufacturers, food processing companies, and contract testing laboratories consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many quality laboratory technician jobs are remote?
About 9% of quality laboratory technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most lab roles. Remote opportunities are most common in quality documentation, data review, audit coordination, and regulatory submissions, where the work does not require physical access to instruments or samples.
How do you become a quality laboratory technician?
Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, medical laboratory science, or a related field. Build hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level lab assistant roles where you can practice working with analytical instruments and following written procedures. Pursuing a certification such as the ASQ Certified Quality Technician strengthens your candidacy. Focus on regulated industries like pharmaceutical or food manufacturing, where GMP training is a standard expectation.
Can I get hired as a quality laboratory technician with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level quality laboratory technician roles exist specifically for candidates who are early in their careers. Employers in food manufacturing, contract labs, and production environments regularly hire recent graduates who can demonstrate coursework in analytical chemistry or microbiology, basic instrument handling from academic labs, and a clear understanding of documentation practices. Highlighting any lab coursework, volunteer research, or even relevant co-op experience helps you compete against candidates with more years on the job.
What does the quality laboratory technician interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen focused on your technical background, instrument experience, and familiarity with GMP or ISO standards. An in-person interview typically follows and includes both behavioral questions and scenario-based questions, such as how you would handle an out-of-specification result or a documentation error. Some employers add a brief practical component where you describe a testing method or walk through a sample workflow. Reference checks usually happen before a formal offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to quality laboratory technician jobs?
You can find and apply to quality laboratory technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your background, including your preferred industry, location, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
See All 89 Quality Laboratory Technician Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Jobs