Quality Assurance Specialist, Eurofins Environment Testing, Arvada, CO

Eurofins•Arvada, CO

7h•$23 - $27

About The Position

Eurofins Environment Testing is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to join our Arvada, CO location. The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Manager in performing data audits, special audits, assisting with external and systems audits, overseeing the maintenance of QC records, certifications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training records, Demonstrations of Capability (DOCs), arranging and managing proficiency testing (PT) samples. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with systematic problems within the laboratory, assisting in reviewing Quality Assurance Project Plans, and technical and QC specifications in contracts and proposals and other functions in support of the QA Manager's responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

BS/BA in Chemistry or related field,
1 year+ experience in the QA department including basic QA principles and concepts
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
Environmental methodologies
General environmental regulatory requirements
Analytical laboratory techniques
Laboratory QA requirements
Statistical principles
Knowledge of computers
Strong communication skills
Technical and business writing skills
Organizational skills
Management skills
Computer skills and databases
Problem solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of organization, as well as with clients and outside agencies
Ability to analyze problems and effect solutions

Responsibilities

Assist QA Manager in conducting QA training courses.
Assist in performing data audits.
Assist in performing special audits as deemed necessary by data audits, cline inquiries, etc.
Assist in conducting and responding to external audits conducted by clients and regulatory agencies
Assist in reviewing Quality Assurance Project Plans, and technical and QC specifications in contracts and proposals.
Maintain all necessary laboratory certifications.
Arrange and manage scheduling, ordering, login, and reporting of PT samples.
Monitor new regulations and communicate them to the laboratory
Review laboratory SOPs. Write SOPs as needed.
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. Recommend resolutions for ongoing or recurring nonconformance.
Ensure tracking of customer complaints, provide statistical feedback to the laboratory, and assist in identifying improvements.
Oversee and review MDL studies.
Ensure control charts are generated; oversee and approve setting of control limits. Oversee generation of control charts, control limits, and updates of reference tables.
Perform or arrange for calibration of laboratory support equipment which may include balances, weights, and thermometers.
Other duties as assigned.