Quality Specialist

Eurofins • New Orleans, LA

9h

About The Position

The Quality Specialist I receive sufficient authority from and is accountable to the Quality Manager or the appointed designate, for the successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities. The Quality Specialist I have the authority to act necessary to address departures from the quality system or analytical procedures, so long as such action does not deviate from established company guidelines, is consistent with sound technical and business judgment and follows the practice of the laboratory.
Overall Objectives and Responsibilities:
Communicates clearly and concisely to management and staff both orally and in writing.
Assists in the training of staff, as needed.
Responsible for correct, on-going implementation of all SOPs that apply to each area of the laboratory.
Works closely with local management to ensure that clients receive good, accurate service.
Follows all guidelines, SOPs, and procedures of Eurofins Analytical Laboratories.
Works closely with local management to ensure that laboratory facilities and equipment are well-maintained and safe to use.
Ensures that proprietary methodologies are not disclosed to non-employees except as approved in writing by the Quality Manager or appointed designate.
Maintains a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.
Remain current on technical, industry, and business advancements and trends as suggested by the Quality Manager appointed designate.
Promotes the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry preferred.
• Prefer experience or coursework in laboratory procedures, data analysis, computer operations, mathematics, and technical/business writing.
• Experience working in an accredited laboratory setting, preferably under ISO/IEC 17025:2017) guidelines.
• Prior in-depth experience working with a variety of regulatory guidelines (ISO, GMP, GLP, etc.) and QC/QA programs an important advantage.
• Undergraduate degree with 2-5 years’ related laboratory experience
• Individuals with relevant experience in Laboratory Quality Control/Quality Assurance are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Communicates clearly and concisely to management and staff both orally and in writing.
• Assists in the training of staff, as needed.
• Responsible for correct, on-going implementation of all SOPs that apply to each area of the laboratory.
• Works closely with local management to ensure that clients receive good, accurate service.
• Follows all guidelines, SOPs, and procedures of Eurofins Analytical Laboratories.
• Works closely with local management to ensure that laboratory facilities and equipment are well-maintained and safe to use.
• Ensures that proprietary methodologies are not disclosed to non-employees except as approved in writing by the Quality Manager or appointed designate.
• Maintains a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.
• Remain current on technical, industry, and business advancements and trends as suggested by the Quality Manager appointed designate.
• Promotes the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level