Job Quality Assurance Specialist I

Quality Assurance Specialist IElement has a current opening for a Quality Assurance Specialist I to join our team in Eagan, MN. The Quality Assurance Specialist I conducts Quality Assurance programs for Element Materials Technology – Eagan and carries out measures to ensure the fulfillment of the quality objectives of Management and the Quality Policies in the most efficient and economical manner commensurate with ensuring continuing accuracy and precision of data produced.ResponsibilitiesHelps to develop and carry out Element Materials Technology – Eagan GLP Quality Assurance (QA) program which enables the laboratory to meet desired quality standards at minimum cost.Monitors quality assurance activities of the laboratory to determine conformance with authorized policies and procedures and with sound practice.Makes appropriate recommendations for correction and improvement as may be necessary.Maintains audit forms and QA records.Assists in conducting laboratory audits and inspections in accordance with GLP regulations.May Audit GLP final reports to ensure that they are accurate and supported by raw data.Maintains effective relationships with other staff and other departments to deliver high quality service to the organization.Maintains communication with Study Directors and Management on a study by study basis.Skills / QualificationsBS or BA or AA in biology, microbiology, chemistry or related field.Familiarity with lab operations, quality assurance and regulations preferred.Able to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage own work in a fast-paced environment. Able to work unsupervised, make moderate level decisions independently, and solve problems effectively and creatively.Able to display high levels of customer service, responding promptly and thoroughly to the inquiries and needs of individuals both internal and external to the organization.Understand and maintain confidential nature of customer, organization and employee information.Show professional knowledge, proficiency and initiative in achieving goals and meeting standards.Excellent verbal & written communication skills.Able to become current and stay current with EPA and FDA Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (40 CFR Part 160 and 21 CFR Part 58).Able to understand published methodology to audit existing test methods and ensure accuracy.Knowledge of the general principles of classical microbiology, including bacteriology and virology preferred.Knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment apparatus and terminology preferred.Company OverviewElement is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 7,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.Diversity StatementAt Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.