Quality Assurance Analyst for Chemical Lab

Job Description

Job Description

Works with developers and chemists to ensure quality assurance requirements are captured in the correct electronic formats, with emphasis on traceability, data integrity, and validation of the STARLIMS laboratory information management system. The role supports chemical laboratory operations through system testing, analytical data review, regulatory compliance, method evaluation, and continuous improvement of quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Revise and improve Python code and data operations for efficiency and integration with STARLIMS.
• Write, revise, and verify quality program standards based on EPA chemistry test methods, including accuracy and reproducibility data.
• Review and design LIMS features that support efficient laboratory operations.
• Review new or modified programs, documentation, and specifications for functionality, user alignment, and compliance with established guidelines.
• Recommend program improvements or corrections to developers and identify differences between standards and user applications.
• Collaborate with IT, developers, and chemists to support LIMS implementation, validation, testing, and defect resolution.
• Conduct detailed reviews of analytical data packages for regulatory submissions to agencies including IDEM, Lead & Healthy Homes, EPA, and FDA.
• Review chemistry procedures for deviations from published methods and evaluate chemical inventory systems.
• Validate Excel spreadsheets used for analytical calculations and review annual competencies for chemists across about 60 methods.
• Review system outputs and audit trails to confirm data accuracy, traceability, and compliance.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance for a chemical, analytical, environmental, or other laboratory.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems.
• Knowledge of Python programming.
• Understanding of EPA methods and chemistry testing standards.
• Experience with data validation, analytical data review, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with electronic records management and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical, development, IT, and laboratory teams.