The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Manager in performing data audits, special audits, assisting with external and systems audits, overseeing the maintenance of QC records, certifications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training records, Demonstrations of Capability (DOCs), arranging and managing proficiency testing (PT) samples.
Requirements
- Environmental methodologies
- General environmental regulatory requirements
- Analytical laboratory techniques
- Laboratory QA requirements
- Statistical principles
- Knowledge of computers
- Computer skills and databases
Responsibilities
- Assist QA Manager in conducting QA training courses.
- Assist in performing data audits.
- Assist in performing special audits as deemed necessary by data audits, cline inquiries, etc.
- Assist in conducting and responding to external audits conducted by clients and regulatory agencies
- Assist in reviewing Quality Assurance Project Plans, and technical and QC specifications in contracts and proposals.
- Maintain all necessary laboratory certifications.
- Arrange and manage scheduling, ordering, login, and reporting of PT samples.
Other
- BS/BA in Chemistry or related filed, or minimum 5 years experience with clients or in the QA department
- Minimum 3 years bench level analytical experience including basic QA principle and concepts
- Strong communication skills
- Technical and business writing skills
- Organizational skills
