Quality Assurance Associate, Eurofins Environment Testing Calscience

Company 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. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

The Quality Assurance (QA) Associate reports to the QA Manager and performs the following functions:

1. Monitors support equipment program;
2. Assists with generation and review of Control Charts and Method Detection Limit (MDL) studies;
3. Prepares logbooks for use in the laboratory;
4. Transcribes hard copy documents into a digital platform;
5. Assists with organization of the corrective action system;
6. Assists QA Manager with accreditation authorities including updating certification module and gathering information for renewals and amendment applications;
7. Assists in maintaining accurate information in LIMS modules including Method Limit Groups, sample splitting, equipment information, etc.
8. Assists the Quality Specialists and lab staff with internal audits, corrective action review, test method assessments, and overall implementation of the QA program;
9. Assists in scheduling of proficiency testing samples and other QC samples, including holding blanks;
10. Responsible for guidance in on-boarding new employees, creating new-hire packets, assigning new hire tasks and follow-up of their completion, and maintaining training records.
11. Additional duties may be required to meet laboratory demands

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree in a science related field is preferred, minimum of an Associates in Science required.
• College level writing skills 
• Adherence to safety protocol and operation procedures; 
• Excellent customer service with a resourceful and collaborative approach in solving problems
• Ability to function in an environment of constant change and conflicting priorities;
• Communicate well with coworkers and management; read, understand and comply with SOPs
• Concentrate, focus, and be attentive to details
• Use a keyboard to enter data; work under medium to high stress level
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally. No pushing carts with objects on board.
• Knowledge of HTML helpful

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a continuous basis, stand for prolonged periods; work upright, bend and use hands and arms repetitively to perform moderate physical work duties; the ability to push carts with objects on board weighing up to 50 pounds; hearing and speaking are needed to listen effectively and talk with individuals in person or on the phone; specific vision abilities required by this job include; close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

Compensation range: $18 - $22 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Position is full-time, with a work schedule of Monday - Friday 9AM - 6PM with possible overtime and weekends. 

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

What we Offer:

We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

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 don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career