Quality Assurance Specialist - Eurofins Environment Testing, Calscience, Tustin, CA
About The Position
The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is responsible for performing internal audits, assisting with external audits, overseeing the maintenance of QC records, certifications, review and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training records, Demonstrations of Capability (DOCs), arranging and managing proficiency testing (PT) samples. Additional responsibilities may include investigating systematic problems within the laboratory, assisting in writing client-facing CARs, and other functions in support of the QA Manager's responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- 5+ years of direct QA industry experience
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of environmental analytical methodologies
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including TNI
- Computer skills; presentations, organizing MDLs, LIMS, Excel, etc.
- Clear communication through language and writing
- Professional demeanor
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
- Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English
- Analytical laboratory techniques
- Laboratory QA requirements
- Statistical principles
- Technical and business writing skills
- Organizational skills
- Management skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to analyze problems and effect solutions
Responsibilities
- Conduct group meetings
- Perform data audits
- Perform audits for client inquiries, etc.
- Assist in conducting and responding to external audits conducted by clients and regulatory agencies
- Review Quality Assurance Project Plans, and technical and QC specifications in contracts and proposals
- Assist in maintaining laboratory certifications
- Assist in arranging and manage scheduling, ordering, login, and reporting of PT samples
- Monitor new regulations and communicate them to the laboratory
- Review and write SOPs
- Maintain historical indices of technical records including SOPs, QC records, laboratory data, etc.
- Assist in and monitor laboratory's compliance with the reference methods, SOPs, and agency-specific requirements
- Maintain training records, including Demonstrations of Capability (DOCs) for all analysts
- Assist in identification of systematic problems within laboratory and recommend resolutions for ongoing or recurring nonconformance
- Track customer complaints and assist in identifying improvements
- Oversee and review MDL studies
- Generate control charts, control limits, and update LIMS
- Perform or arrange for calibration of laboratory support equipment
Benefits
- excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
