Quality Assurance Coordinator
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Job Location:
Centennial, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Laboratory Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that DPTs quality system is well-documented traceable and compliant. This role focuses specifically on regulatory readiness documentation and inspection support. Role is critical in tracking organizing and executing the administrative an procedural backbone of the laboratories quality program.. This position ensures compliance with federal state and local regulations (e.g. CLIA CAP ISO FDA) and drives continuous quality improvement initiatives. The QA Coordinator develops and maintains policies conducts audits manages documentation and trains staff on quality procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Quality Management System (QMS) Oversight: Develops implements and maintains the laboratorys comprehensive quality management system including the Quality Manual policies and procedures.
- Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and ensure continuous compliance with all applicable accreditation and regulatory standards (e.g. CAP CLIA ISO 15189 GxP FDA).
- Audits and Inspections: Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits/inspections manage the response to findings and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). Assist in preparing audit schedules and checklists. Track corrective actions and verify closures. Organize and maintain documentation needed for audits and inspections. Assist in preparing materials and responses for regulatory and accrediting inspections and client audits.
- Documentation and Record Control: Oversees the documentation control system.. Logs and tracks nonconformances deviations and incident reports. Ensures completeness and accuracy of quality records.
- Change Management Support: Log and monitor change requests. Track approval workflows and implementation timelines. Assist in collecting / reminding of required objective evidence for activity / file closure. Ensure related documentation is complete before closure.
- Training and Education: Develop and conduct training sessions for staff on quality standards new procedures and best practices to promote a quality culture. Send reminders for upcoming and overdue training as applicable.
- Event and Risk Management: Assist in investigation of non-conformances errors and incidents; perform root cause analysis; and determine corrective actions to mitigate future risks. Ensure timeliness of all activities to meet regulatory expectations. Develop tools to assist with tracking activities / actions.
- Communication and Coordination: Schedule QA Meetings and take meeting minutes. Communicate deadlines updates and quality-related notifications. Serve as liaison between QA and other departments.
- Supplier Qualification Program: Develop schedule to ensure Approved Supplier List (ASL) is kept up-to-date. Ensure qualification / re-qualification documentation is current and filed appropriately. Participate in vendor-related SCAR issuance receipt of responses and assuring documentation meets DPTs requirements.
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Education: Bachelors degree preferably in a chemical physical biological science or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS/MT) from an accredited institution.
- Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a clinical or analytical laboratory environment with demonstrated experience in quality assurance or quality control.
- Knowledge: Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g. ISO CLIA CAP) and relevant federal/state regulations.
- Skills:
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with an aptitude for data interpretation and statistical analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse staff and management.
- Proficiency with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in quality management (e.g. Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Six Sigma certification).
- Experience with specific laboratory certifications/standards relevant to the labs specialty (e.g. ASHI CAP CLIA)
Additional Information :
Compensation:
- $85000-$105000 per year
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
What we offer:
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage dental and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- FDA Regulations
- Data Collection
- Food Industry
- ICH Q7
- ISO 9001
- Hospice Care
- Food Processing
- Quality Management
- cGMP
- QA/QC
- HACCP
About Company
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 the environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the medicines you rely on, Eur ... View more
