Lab Quality Specialist

Full-time

Description

At SPL the work you do matters. Our teams provide trusted energy and environmental testing and measurement solutions that protect communities support critical infrastructure and safeguard the environment. With a nationwide footprint and opportunities for growth across multiple locations and disciplines SPL is a place where you can build a career while making a real-world impact.

Were seeking a detail-oriented Quality Specialist to support our environmental lab team in Kilgore TX.

In this role you will help maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 17025 NELAC/TNI and client requirements. Youll work closely with laboratory and operations teams to support audits corrective actions data quality and documentation processes in a regulated high-throughput environment.

What Youll Do

• 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

Requirements

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• 1 years of professional QA/QC or laboratory quality experience OR 3 years of analytical laboratory experience in an accredited or regulated environment
• Previous 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
• Experience supporting quality documentation audits and CAPA processes preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS); experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) strongly preferred

What We Offer

• 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

Work Schedule

• Full-time onsite position
• Ability to work outside of scheduled hours as required during audits or to meet certain reporting deadlines

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At SPL we believe that a diverse team is a strong team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications merit and business needs without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities or for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable laws. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process please let us know.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time SPL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. We sincerely appreciate your interest and understanding and we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us that may be a fit in the future.

Required Experience:

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