Quality Control Coordinator - Environmental Testing

Battelle • Norwell, MA

7d • $57,500 - $73,100

About The Position

Battelle is seeking a Quality Control Coordinator for its Environmental Testing Laboratory in Norwell, Massachusetts. This full-time role gathers, tracks, and verifies data and information from multiple sources and performs completeness checks on analytical data packages and final reports before release. Working under written and verbal instructions, the coordinator works with analysts, project managers, clients, and outside parties to ensure deliverables are complete, accurate, and on time, while supporting continuous improvement in laboratory reporting processes. The role follows laboratory safety policies and Battelle Quality Systems and helps maintain documentation for audits, accreditation assessments, and client inquiries.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least two years of experience in laboratory operations, data management, reporting, or quality control.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a production laboratory environment.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. export control laws.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree; a degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with LIMS and other laboratory data management systems.
• Experience preparing environmental laboratory data reports and electronic data deliverables (EDDs).
• Familiarity with laboratory quality control terminology and EPA analytical methods, including PFAS methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience using Microsoft Copilot or other AI-assisted tools to streamline data review, documentation, and reporting tasks.
• Experience working with government or commercial clients on environmental testing projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform completeness checks on analytical data packages and final reports, confirming required results, QC summaries, chain-of-custody documentation, signatures, and client-specified deliverable elements are present.
• Prepare and assemble final data reports and electronic data deliverables (EDDs) according to client and project requirements and turnaround times.
• Gather, collect, record, track, and verify data and information from LIMS, laboratory records, and client project requirements.
• Input, compile, review, and analyze data; verify data entry, qualifiers, and reporting limits in LIMS against project requirements.
• Track report status and turnaround times, identify missing or inconsistent items, and coordinate corrections with analysts, technical staff, and project managers.
• Use department-specific software, including LIMS and Microsoft Office 365, to coordinate and support laboratory initiatives.
• Provide information to others about functional unit processes and procedures, including report status and deliverable requirements.
• Follow laboratory safety policies and Battelle Quality Systems.
• Coordinate activities between laboratory departments, project managers, clients, and outside parties to support timely delivery of results.
• Maintain organized records and documentation for internal and external audits, accreditation assessments, and responses to client inquiries.
• Perform other coordinating duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits, plus optional supplemental benefits.
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan; for most employees, Battelle contributes 5 percent whether or not the employee contributes and matches employee contributions.
• Tuition assistance for higher education.
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED