QA Inspector I

A leading life science manufacturing company in the Compton/Rancho Dominguez area is seeking a QA Inspector I to support their Quality team. This organization develops advanced filtration and purification technologies used in bioprocessing, pharmaceuticals, and other high precision applications. Due to recent team restructuring and increased production demand, they are looking for temporary support to help reduce backlog, process documentation, and maintain timely inspection and release activities.

What You’ll Do

The QA Inspector I plays a key role in ensuring product quality and compliance. Reporting to the QA Supervisor or QA Manager, you will support daily inspection activities for finished products and sub assemblies.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing in process, finished goods, and final inspections (including visual inspections).

• Verifying components against engineering records and documentation requirements.

• Interpreting engineering drawings, bills of materials, specifications, and purchase orders.

• Preparing, printing, and verifying documentation and labels for quality and manufacturing processes.

• Reviewing manufacturing batch records and documenting inspection results.

• Identifying and communicating nonconformances to management promptly.

• Using internal software systems to document and maintain inspection records.

• Supporting batch record scanning and records retention activities.

• Providing QA floor support, including NCMR investigations and familiarity with deviations and corrective actions.

• Ensuring compliance with SOPs, Work Instructions, and Quality policies.

• Reviewing Lot History Records (LHR) for product and sub-assembly release in SAP.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• 1–3 years of Quality Inspection experience.

• Experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment preferred, especially within a regulated Quality setting.

• Ability to work independently after training.

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multiple departments.

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, or similar QMS standards.

• Knowledge of AQL Inspection Plans is a plus.

• Positive, team-oriented attitude.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and communicate clearly.

• Frequent sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

• Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs.

• Must have adequate peripheral vision and depth perception.

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