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Quality Control Associate, Sample Management

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 6 Nov)

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Randstad España

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Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Fixed-term, full-time hours
English: Required
Experience: 2+ years
Education: University degree

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The role

Ready to join the scientific frontier and advance the mRNA technology transforming modern medicine? We are looking for a key professional to join an international centre for analytical excellence located in Madrid—the largest facility of its kind outside the United States. This is a unique opportunity to combine high-standard GMP laboratory rigor with cutting-edge digitalization, operational excellence, and the exploration of emerging digital tools such as Generative AI.

What you'll do

As an individual contributor within QC Sample Management, you will ensure end-to-end sample governance, integrity, and regulatory compliance across internal teams, testing laboratories, and CMO partners:

End-to-End Sample Lifecycle: Lead the intake, processing, tracking, storage, transfer, and disposition of Chemistry, Microbiology, and Bioassay samples, adhering strictly to GMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and Data Integrity standards.

Stability Program Ownership: Manage the complete stability-sample lifecycle in compliance with approved protocols, overseeing inventory tracking, reconciliations, and precise scheduled pull-outs to ensure timely delivery for testing.

Operational Coordination & Stakeholder Alignment: Partner closely with internal departments, external laboratories, and CMOs to align testing priorities, analytical requirements, and schedules while resolving operational bottlenecks.

Quality Systems & Investigations: Provide technical and operational input for deviations, CAPAs, and change controls related to sample management workflows.

Digital Excellence & Process Innovation: Collaborate with the Digital team to enhance LIMS capabilities and workflows; identify opportunities to integrate Generative AI and other digital tools to streamline QC operations and data insights.

Laboratory Operations & Controlled Storage: Support general laboratory housekeeping, coordinate maintenance, and resolve operational issues with controlled-temperature units (freezers, incubators, chambers) to ensure continuous sample safety.

Requirements

Education: Technical scientific diploma (Vocational Training / Higher Degree) or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of hands-on Quality Control laboratory experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, specifically in GMP environments.

Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with FDA, EU/EMA, and ICH guidelines, accompanied by strong knowledge of GxP and Data Integrity principles (preferred).

Languages: Minimum B2 English proficiency (professional working proficiency for daily collaboration across global teams).

Core Competencies: Ownership mindset, digital affinity, strong multitasking skills, structured prioritization, and effective cross-functional communication.

Working Model: 100% onsite presence at the Madrid facility.

Benefits and conditions

Global Health Impact: Directly support groundbreaking mRNA programs that deliver life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Flagship Analytical Facility: Accelerate your career within a world-class, technologically advanced QC excellence hub in Madrid.

Digital-First Culture: Work in a forward-thinking environment actively investing in state-of-the-art LIMS platforms and artificial intelligence integration.

Dynamic Onsite Collaboration: An in-person environment offering real-time problem-solving, hands-on mentorship, and cross-functional team synergy.

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About Randstad España

Randstad España is the Spanish branch of Randstad N.V., a global leader in human resources and staffing solutions. The company provides a wide range of workforce solutions, including temporary and permanent placement, recruitment process outsourcing, and HR consulting. With a strong presence in Spain, Randstad España connects thousands of professionals with job opportunities across various sectors, including industrial, technical, and customer service roles.

For international professionals, Randstad España offers a gateway to the Spanish job market, with numerous openings in technical maintenance, customer service, and administrative roles. The company values diversity and inclusion, and its extensive network of offices across Spain ensures support for candidates seeking employment in different regions. Randstad's global reach and local expertise make it a reliable partner for those looking to relocate and work in Spain.