Document Control Specialist
Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking an experienced Document Control Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity with one of our clients, a global company that provides comprehensive testing solutions for various industries at their Torrance, CA facility. If you're passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.
Workplace : Onsite in Torrance, CA.
Position Title : Document Control Specialist
Position type : Contract-to-hire
Pay rate : $27-32 / hour
Overview : Join a dedicated Quality Assurance team as a Document Control Specialist, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of quality documentation to support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities :
- Administer, maintain, and improve controlled document systemsincluding SOPs, forms, laboratory notebooks, and related files.
- Edit and update controlled documents; assist in the design and issuance of forms to relevant departments.
- Track and archive completed document change records, laboratory notebooks, validation projects, and master files.
- Coordinate external archival activities, including verification, scheduling, retrieval, and destruction of records according to retention policies.
- Oversee employee training records and support new hire documentation within the electronic quality management system (eQMS).
- Train staff on document control processes and maintain "audit-ready" document sets for client and external audits.
- Support the QA team with supply ordering and general administrative tasks.
- Enforce quality and safety standards, adhering to cGMP, cGDP, ISO 9001, and ISO 17025 requirements.
- Promote a culture of compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Quality, or Life Sciences,24 years' experience in document control, records management, or quality systems in manufacturing, pharma, biotech, or engineering environments.Familiarity with QMS / eQMS / EDMS platforms (e.g., MasterControl, TrackWise).Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 17025, cGMP, or FDA 21 CFR Part 11 guidelines.Key Competencies :
Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic document control systems.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities.Experience with version control, document workflows, auditing, and training users.Understanding of retention policies, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement practices.Flexible, professional, and able to adapt to changing priorities.Workplace Health & Safety :
Follow all safe work practices and participate actively in site health and safety initiatives.Promote regulatory compliance, safe practices, and environmental regulations.Lead by example, ensuring safety and quality standards are consistently met.Ready to join an innovative and compliance-driven environment? Apply today to advance your career in quality assurance and document management!