Quality Assurance Specialist

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Quality Assurance Specialist Full-Time Wilson, NC, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 2218 Salary Range: $46,500.00 To $57,000.00 Annually Come join our family! If you are interested in truly making a difference in a collaborative and rewarding work setting with a culture of respect, accountability, appreciation, and loyalty, Microbac might be the right place for you! We offer a positive working environment with engaged and supportive leadership teams along with competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, generous paid time off including vacation, holidays and flextime, a wellness program, referral bonus, tuition reimbursement and more! ABOUT MICROBAC Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is a premier commercial laboratory testing firm that partners with clients nationwide, offering laboratory solutions to life science, food and nutrition, and environmental industries and serves our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints, and challenges. We embody a company-wide commitment to exceptional customer experience, which has been refined by over 50 years of trusted, analytical and measurement experience. As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to our workforce, safety, quality, and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and nutrition and life science markets. JOB SUMMARY Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is growing and has a renewed sense of purpose and strong strategic direction and leadership, coupled with enthusiastic team members leading us into the future. We are seeking a result focused, dynamic Quality Assurance Specialist, who is energized by leading others to solve operational and client services challenges. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Ensures effective and current quality systems are in place and adhered to by all staff, resulting inthe output ofdata that isof the highest quality, accurate and defensible Serves as the focal point for QA/QC and is responsible for the oversight and/or review of quality control data such as quality records, control charts, calibration records, documentation of corrective actions and other QA/QC data Leads, plans, organizes and supports the activities and resources related to implementing and maintaining effective quality systems throughout the laboratory including but not limited to document control, CAPA, internal audits, control charts & trend analysis, approved suppliers and validation of methods, systems & instrumentation Has direct access to both local and the highest level of management and has sufficient authority, access to work areas, and organizational freedom to initiate corrective action, to recommend solutions to problems through designated channels and to assure that further work is stopped or controlled until proper resolution of a deficiency has occurred Coordinates efforts leading to the acquisition and maintenance of appropriate accreditations, licenses and certificates relevant to the industries that are served by the laboratory Conducts internal audits Writes, reviews and revises SOPs and technical reports Ensures the laboratory is fully compliant with all relevant regulatory standards Serves as the laboratory contact for the Ethics and Data Integrity Program Prepares monthly reports both to local divisional management and to the corporate quality team summarizing quality activities at the laboratory May be asked to perform duties of a Technical Manager or Study Manager Hosts and responds to client audits, leads the process to ensure observations are addressed MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in a basic or applied science Minimum of4 years oflaboratory experience and familiarity withlaboratoryquality systems Familiarity with ISO 17025 and NELAC Thorough understanding ofISO 17025 and NELAC Knowledge of applicable quality systems and accreditation, licensing and/or certification requirements Demonstrated leadership ability. Ability to motivate others Ability tolead and work withcross-functional teams WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision and depth perception. Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in a general office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to safety, quality, and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and life science markets. OTHER: This job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties an employee may be required to perform. Microbac reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Employment is at-will. Microbac, promotes a drug-free, alcohol-free workplace. Applicants considered for hire must pass a drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration. Microbac is an Equal Opportunity Employer – We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr