Quality Technician

AmSpec Group•Pasadena, TX

69d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preparing documentation related to laboratory quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and ISO certification activities. They will also be responsible for implementing quality control procedures, as well as preparing and safeguarding related records.

Requirements

Experience with laboratory quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)
Familiarity with ISO certification activities
Ability to implement quality control procedures
Proficiency in preparing and safeguarding records
Experience with Statistical Quality Control (SQC) data
Experience with internal and external Proficiency Testing
Ability to prepare and maintain SQC charts and Proficiency Testing summaries
Experience documenting and maintaining records for customer quality control samples
Knowledge of Quality System Manual (QSM) and Laboratory Quality Manual (LQM)
Experience preparing for internal, customer, and regulatory assessments
Experience coordinating Corrective Action Reports (CAR) and Preventative Action Reports (PAR)
Ability to prepare assessment reports and customer complaint reports
Experience controlling laboratory equipment and supply inventory
Ability to coordinate the replacement or repair of faulty equipment and supplies
Experience performing instrument calibrations and maintaining verifications
Ability to address technical issues from routine analysis
Ability to provide training for laboratory analysts

Responsibilities

Serving as a focal point for QA/QC and will be responsible for the oversight and review of quality control data on a routine basis.
Compiling daily Statistical Quality Control (SQC) data from all test methods that require an SQC, to ensure the laboratory is operating efficiently.
Coordinate all internal and external Proficiency Testing activities for the laboratory.
Prepare and maintain SQC charts and Proficiency Testing summaries.
Document and maintain accurate records for all customer quality control samples.
Assist with continual implementation of Quality System Manual (QSM), Laboratory Quality Manual (LQM), and other quality documentation in accordance with standard AmSpec and ISO procedures.
Prepare for the internal, customer, and regulatory assessments according to the quality system procedure.
Coordinate the initiation of laboratory related Corrective Action Reports (CAR) and Preventative Action Reports (PAR), prepare assessment reports, laboratory related customer complaint reports, and assist Laboratory Manager maintain all records for review.
Controlling the laboratory equipment and supply inventory. Coordinate the replacement or repair of faulty equipment and supplies. Must also perform instrument calibrations and maintain verifications as per schedule.
Address all technical issues that arise from routine analysis and confer with Quality Assurance Manager and/or Laboratory Manager on issues of less routine nature.
Provide training for laboratory analysts.