Quality Assurance Specialist - 1st Shift - Environment Testing

The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible to support the Quality Assurance department and laboratory staff; assist with the certification processes (renewals scope additions Proficiency Test Sample tracking and reporting etc.); process laboratory and client requests for information; maintain internal documentation for metrological testing of laboratory supplies/equipment; manage documentation in support of routine investigations and corrective action follow-up.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Apply applicable current regulations based on assignment such as EPA TNI PALA
• State/Regulatory programs and ISO17025.
• Perform all QA functions in compliance with quality policy and regulatory requirements
• Manage Proficiency Testing program through ordering of PT samples entry into LIMS distribution to the laboratories and reporting of results. Initiate investigation requests for failed parameters.
• Assist with submissions (applications records etc.) for maintenance of laboratory accreditations.
• Perform transcription review as needed (i.e. PT entries QAPP tables accreditation scopes)
• Maintain the list of ISO-Approved Suppliers
• Make and communicate monthly SOP/forms review assignments for QA staff
• Communicate monthly report deadlines to QA department format monthly reports entries distribute the report to management
• Maintain metrological calibration records for balances weights thermometers etc.
• Coordinate the scheduling of these activities with the laboratories and the vendor
• Help gather needed information for external audits
• Support QA staff in performance of Data Miner electronic data audits by compiling initial data to be reviewed by the Senior/Principal Specialist
• Review data reports from DI water monitoring storage blanks preservation checks etc.
• Issue investigation requests as needed.
• Route investigations and audits once they have been approved and closed by designated QA staff. File routing documentation within the investigation database
• Work with Client Services department to organize and approve subcontract laboratories: sending requests for information tracking responses etc.
• Use opportunities to contribute to continuous quality and process improvement of QA department and of the laboratories
• Monitor the QA Group email Inbox; assign individuals to requests as needed based on area of representation.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies for the department; submit supply orders as needed
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.  Follow all required safety protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Role is full time 1st shift M-F 9:00am-5:00pm. 

Qualifications :

Basic Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or other science-related field of study
• Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement including the ability to read write and speak in English.
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship

Ideal Candidates will have: 

• Previous experience working in quality in a lab or similar setting 
• Motivation to be accurate and produce high quality work with minimal supervision
• Planning organization work management (multi-tasking) and follow-up skills
• Quality-orientation with high attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy with Windows-based programs; MS Office office equipment and good typing skills. 
• Ability to accept changes in schedules and versatility of workload; willingness to adjust to corporate needs
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions
• A clear understanding of priorities

Additional Information :

Pay rate: $20/hr 

Please note - Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes the actual base salary may vary based upon but not limited to relevant experience and skill set base salary of internal peers business sector and geographic location.

As a Eurofins employee you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match paid holidays paid time off and dental and vision options.

We support your development! Do you feel you dont match 100% of the requirements Dont hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression race nationality age religion sexual orientation disability and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025 through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page: description: Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the water you drink to the medicines you rely on Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food environment pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology forensics advanced material sciences and Eurofins Scientific 2/2 March 2023 agroscience contract research services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics discovery pharmacology forensics advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes France to 61000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety identity composition authenticity origin traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2022 Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time