Quality Assurance and Safety Program Manager (Laboratory System Quality Specialist)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Quality Assurance and Safety Program Manager for the Department of Agriculture, this role supports statewide efforts to ensure that testing and inspection work is dependable and effective. This position leads the development and direction of major quality and safety programs that support statewide laboratory and inspection services. It ensures that food safety and testing activities meet strict scientific and regulatory standards. This is a meaningful leadership role with wide-reaching benefits.

Requirements

• Two years as a Forensic Scientist 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Two years as a Forensic DNA Scientist 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Four years of professional laboratory experience analyzing chemical, physical, or biological substances or materials and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, forensic science, microbiology, or a closely related physical or natural science, which includes or is supplemented by 16 college credits in chemistry or microbiology.
• Possession of an active PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.

Responsibilities

• Design and guide a full Quality Management System that connects inspection practices with laboratory services
• Apply quality policies and procedures to ensure compliance with scientific and regulatory expectations
• Develop and unify Standard Operating Procedures across regions and laboratory groups
• Maintain document control and ensure proper handling, security, and organization of laboratory records

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior