QA Coordinator QA Analyst

Project Overview

The Chemistry Laboratory is implementing a new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to support complex quality assurance and quality control reporting requirements. The Quality Assurance Coordinator will work closely with program developers and laboratory staff to ensure quality assurance requirements are accurately captured validated and maintained within the system.

This role supports laboratory operations by reviewing chemistry data packages validating analytical processes evaluating quality systems and ensuring compliance with regulatory and program requirements. The position also includes supporting the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for spreadsheet validation and standard operating procedure (SOP) validation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program developers to ensure chemical quality assurance requirements are properly incorporated into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Verify traceability validation and accuracy of quality assurance data within electronic systems.
• Perform detailed reviews of chemistry data packages for agencies and programs including:
  • Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
  • Lead & Healthy Homes Program
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Laboratory Flexible Funding Model Grant
• Review chemistry procedures and identify deviations from published analytical methods.
• Evaluate and assess chemical inventory management systems.
• Validate Excel spreadsheets used for analytical calculations.
• Review annual competency assessments for approximately 25 chemists across approximately 60 analytical methods.
• Write revise and verify quality standards related to program design and product evaluation.
• Evaluate program outputs reports policies and procedures for quality and accuracy.
• Recommend process improvements and corrective actions to programmers and development teams.
• Identify gaps between established standards and user applications and recommend modifications to ensure compliance.
• Support the development and implementation of AI-based procedures for spreadsheet validation and SOP validation.

Required Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in quality assurance within an analytical laboratory environmental laboratory chemical laboratory or related field.
• Experience reviewing quality control and quality assurance documentation and processes.
• Understanding of laboratory quality standards validation procedures and analytical data review.
• Ability to follow established guidelines and procedures while performing assigned responsibilities.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts practices and procedures within quality assurance environments.

Technical & Soft Skills

Technical Skills

• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Quality Control (QC)
• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Analytical Chemistry Data Review
• Method Validation and Verification
• Excel Spreadsheet Validation
• Quality Standards Documentation
• Process Evaluation and Compliance Review
• Data Traceability and Reporting
• Chemical Inventory Systems
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications in Laboratory Quality Processes

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Documentation Skills
• Collaboration with Technical Teams
• Organizational Skills
• Process Improvement Mindset