Quality Specialist

SPL • Kilgore, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

SPL is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Specialist to support its environmental laboratory team in Kilgore, Texas. The role helps maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 17025, NELAC/TNI, and client requirements. The Quality Specialist works closely with laboratory and operations teams on audits, corrective actions, data quality, and documentation in a regulated, high-throughput environment. The position is full-time and onsite, with the ability to work outside scheduled hours when needed for audits or reporting deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 1 year of professional QA/QC or laboratory quality experience, or at least 3 years of analytical laboratory experience in an accredited or regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience with analytical laboratory instrumentation such as GC, LC, ICP, IC, and HPLC.
• Familiarity with ISO 17025, NELAC/TNI, TCEQ requirements, or similar laboratory quality and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting quality documentation, audits, and CAPA processes.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 17025, NELAC/TNI, and internal standards.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation and follow-up.
• Investigate and track non-conformances and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Review laboratory data, reports, and client deliverables for accuracy, traceability, and compliance.
• Maintain controlled quality documentation, including SOPs, method validations, and change records.
• Support proficiency testing (PT) programs and interlaboratory comparisons.
• Monitor instrument calibration, verification, and maintenance records.
• Assist with statistical quality control (SQC), data trending, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track training records and competency documentation.
• Maintain accurate, compliant, and review-ready quality records and systems within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Collaborate with laboratory staff to reinforce quality procedures, GLP, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Annual reviews with consideration for performance-based increases.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time