QA Analyst

KēSTA I.T.•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

KēSTA I.T. is seeking a detail-oriented QA Analyst for an immediate contract engagement with a client. The role focuses on ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance of laboratory data, procedures, and information systems. The QA Analyst will review analytical data packages, validate calculations and system outputs, support Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) implementation and testing, and improve Python-based data operations. The position involves collaborating with laboratory professionals and software development teams while following established quality standards, testing procedures, and documentation guidelines.

Requirements

1–3 years of quality assurance experience in an analytical, environmental, chemical, or similar laboratory environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with laboratory chemists, technical staff, IT professionals, and software developers.
Experience collaborating with IT and development teams to support LIMS implementation, testing, and validation.
Experience participating in system testing, identifying defects, documenting findings, and recommending improvements.
Ability to conduct detailed reviews of analytical laboratory data packages for accuracy, completeness, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
Understanding of laboratory data reporting requirements and quality standards associated with environmental, public health, or chemical analysis.
Experience reviewing electronic records, system outputs, and audit trails to verify data integrity and documentation accuracy.
Knowledge of quality assurance principles, established procedures, and analytical testing standards.
Python programming skills, including the ability to review, modify, and improve existing code.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills.
Ability to follow established instructions and guidelines while identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience with LIMS, including system implementation, integration, testing, or validation.
Familiarity with analytical chemistry methods and the use of accuracy and reproducibility data to assess test results.
Experience reviewing laboratory procedures for deviations from published methods.
Experience validating Excel spreadsheets used for scientific or analytical calculations.
Familiarity with regulatory laboratory reporting requirements, including environmental and public health standards.
Experience evaluating chemical inventory systems or supporting laboratory operational improvements.
Experience reviewing staff competency documentation across multiple laboratory testing methods.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
2+ years of experience supporting the development of, reviewing, or ensuring compliance with statements of work, contracts, or other formal work agreements.
1+ year of experience working with programs governed by state or federal regulations.
Experience supporting public-sector technology initiatives or applications used by the general public.
Experience working in regulated environments where business processes and technology solutions must align with established policies and compliance requirements.
Experience contributing to strategic roadmaps, technology enhancement planning, and cross-functional process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Review, revise, and improve existing Python code and data operations to enhance efficiency and support integration with LIMS.
Support the implementation, testing, and validation of LIMS applications to ensure accurate data capture, processing, storage, and reporting.
Develop, revise, and verify quality assurance standards and procedures based on established analytical chemistry methods, using accuracy and reproducibility data to validate test results.
Review new and modified programs, technical documentation, and specifications to confirm they meet user requirements and established quality guidelines.
Identify software defects, inconsistencies, and deviations from established standards, and recommend corrections or improvements to development teams.
Review laboratory analytical data packages for completeness, accuracy, traceability, and compliance with applicable environmental, public health, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Verify that laboratory results submitted to external organizations meet required documentation and reporting standards.
Examine chemistry procedures for deviations from published analytical methods and document findings or recommend corrective actions.
Validate Excel spreadsheets used for analytical calculations to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of results.
Review system outputs, electronic records, and audit trails to confirm data integrity and compliance with quality assurance standards.
Evaluate chemical inventory systems and recommend improvements to support laboratory operations and accurate inventory tracking.
Review and assess annual competency documentation for laboratory personnel across multiple analytical methods.
Collaborate with chemists, laboratory staff, IT professionals, and software developers to resolve quality issues and improve laboratory processes.
Maintain thorough documentation of testing activities, validation results, identified defects, procedural deviations, and corrective actions.
Recommend enhancements to laboratory systems, processes, and quality practices to improve operational efficiency and reliability.