Quality Professional - USA

ALS • Reno, NV

23h • Onsite

About The Position

At ALS, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. This Quality Professional position is responsible for monitoring and reviewing quality control data, technical problem solving in conjunction with the US Laboratory Managers, and responding to clients’ technical concerns in some cases. ALS is a global leader in testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in a wide range of industries around the world. Using advanced technologies and innovative methods, we help our clients leverage data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world. Our people are the heart of our business, driving testing solutions and innovations to solve complex challenges and create lasting value for our clients. With over 20,000 team members across 70 countries, you’ll be part of a global network.

Requirements

• Excellent computer skills including MS Excel and MS Word
• Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and experience with basic statistics
• Ability to systematically analyze information and identify possible causes and consequences
• Excellent clerical accuracy and typing skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities
• B.Sc. in Chemistry (or related field)
• Minimum 1 year experience in chemical analysis (AAS, ICP-AES, ICP-MS, XRF or classical assaying techniques)

Nice To Haves

• Previous QA Experience

Responsibilities

• Investigate client technical concerns and quality incidents
• Work directly with the North American Quality Team based in Vancouver
• Liaise with local branch managers on resolving technical concerns
• Communicate with clients on outcome of investigations and generate corrected data certificates
• Assemble summary reports on multiple, serious and/or systematic errors for clients
• Uses MS Excel to review data, creates charts and performs statistical functions
• Generate and evaluate comparison data for trends, biases or problems
• Generate and review quality control data for trends, biases or problems
• Generate QC data and creates custom QC reports for clients using MS Excel and Word
• Tracks and follows-up on potential contamination from high samples
• Determine control limits for standard reference materials
• Enter information into ALS Group’s proprietary software system
• Coordinates Proficiency Tests and Round Robins and follows up on the results
• Reviews, inventories and makes recommendations for certified reference materials
• Works with lab on method validations
• Performs audits of laboratory sample batches
• Performs local and branch laboratory quality audits
• Travel to branch labs may be required
• Follows up on timely closure of audits
• Reviews non-conformances for trends and brings to the attention of the manager
• Chair the bi-weekly US Quality meetings
• Prepare the material for quality meetings
• Follow-up on delegated action items
• Presents Quality Orientation to new staff
• Updates quality documentation
• Other Duties as assigned by the Manager

Benefits

• Supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential
• Programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career
• Safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities
• Equal opportunity employer
• Committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued
• Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees