Quality Assurance Associate I Environmental Lab

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive work environment committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value If the answer is Yes! then we have an exciting full-time career opportunity for you as a Quality Assurance Associate I based in our Orange CA laboratory.

Who are we We are Montrose a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting measurement and analytical services and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers scientists technicians associates and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements. Enthalpy Analytical is the analytical services division of Montrose and we are a leading environmental laboratory committed to excellence in scientific testing. Were seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Associate I to ensure the highest standards of data quality and compliance. We have over 135 offices across the United States Canada Europe and Australia and over 3000 employees all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key valuable member of our Montrose team you can expect:

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career

• Direct exposure to industry-leading experts solving the worlds toughest environmental challenges

• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues

• Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups

• Competitive compensation package: ranging from $21.00 to $25.00 per hour commensurate with accomplishments performance credentials and geography

• Competitive medical dental and vision insurance coverage

• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match

• Progressive vacation policies company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to help ensure work/life balance

• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need known as the Montrose Foundation

• Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Enthalpy Analytical is part of the larger organization Montrose Environmental Group is comprised of over 9 laboratories servicing air water and soil testing. Regulations drive the need for our services but our unique capabilities allow us to add value to clients beyond environmental compliance.

Our Orange CA laboratory is currently seeking a Quality Assurance Associate I to join our Quality Assurance (QA) team. This is an entry level position on-site in the laboratory. The QA Associate I is for a detail-oriented laboratory professional with hands-on bench experience in a TNI-compliant environment. The QA Associate I supports operations by maintaining and enhancing our Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with TNI 2016 and ISO 17025: 2017 standards and our quality program. The QA Associate I performs routine verifications documentation review corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) tracking internal audits and training to maintain data integrity and operational excellence.

As a key member of the QA team this role is responsible for a full range of activities including:

• Track or perform verifications of laboratory supply equipment to ensure operational reliability per SOP and manufacturer specifications.

• Perform daily/weekly reviews of appropriate logbooks bench sheets or data for Good Documentation Practices (GDP) compliance.

• Initiate and address non-conformances for corrective actions.

• Collect and interpret quality control data create control charts and audit sample reports to track lab performance and identify trends.

• Track CAPA and perform or assist with Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

• Conduct routine internal audits of laboratory processes documentation and facilities.

• Prepare audit checklists reports and follow-up on findings.

• Accurate and timely communication with internal and external clients.

• Draft review and/or revise SOPs work instructions forms or other controlled documents.

• Review and enter Proficiency Testing (PT) data and results.

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving.

• Develop and deliver in-laboratory GDP ethics data integrity safety and technical training.

• Maintain training records and competency assessments.

• Archive documents in accordance with SOPs.

• Review laboratory data workflows and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance with TNI 2016 ISO 17025 client requirements and our robust quality system.

• Support external audits.

• Communicating relevant updates to applicable people in a timely manner.

• Adhere to documented quality manual policies and health and safety practices and protocols (i.e. use of PPE chemical hygiene and waste handling).

• Take on additional duties and responsibilities as needed to support our dynamic lab team.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in a scientific field or a combination of education training and experience.

• 1 years of relevant experience working in a laboratory or quality assurance role (or equivalent).

• Strong understanding of scientific terminology analytical laboratory procedures and lab safety.

• Understanding of physical and chemical principles underlying why procedures are specified the way they are for each method with which they work.

• Good written and verbal communication with sharp editorial and proofreading abilities.

• Ability to collaborate with lab teams to gather interpret and document data.

• Good organization time management and communication skills and able to facilitate priorities in an effective manner.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word Excel SharePoint and PowerPoint).

• Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with TNI 2016 ISO 17025 standards GDP CAPA or RCA is a plus.

• Experience with LIMS.

• Proficiency using and data visualization tools for reports and graphs.

• Conflict resolution skills and removes/breakdowns organizational communication barriers.

• Assertion skills-problem diagnosis assess corrective action not blame.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure.

• A team player who can work independently and thrives in a collaborative fast-paced quality-driven environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact or for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are going to be blunt the way we work may not suit to everyone. We are a fast-paced dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented super-smart colleagues and its service providers. Therefore if freedom autonomy and head-scratching professional challenges attract you we could be the perfect match.

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Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry citizenship disability or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.