Quality Assurance Senior Specialist- 1st Shift- Environment Testing

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 Senior Specialist is responsible for ensuring quality of operations and data being produced in the laboratories; ensuring laboratory adherence to government regulations and client requirements; independently performing complex work and special projects in addition to routine and non-routine duties.

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 other applicable regulations based on assignment, such as EPA, NELAC, State programs, PALA, and A2LA
• Review client or agency documents and identify requirements outside our usual practices, communicate to technical operations, assist with implementing appropriate changes
• Keep abreast of regulatory or industry quality assurance (QA) requirements, consult with clients or regulatory authorities regarding any special QA requirements they may have, assist technical operations with application and interpretation
• Assist and/or prepare and present departmental and corporate training programs as needed to satisfy regulatory requirements
• Provide information and revision support for updating company publications including quality policy manuals, company web site, and newsletters
• Identify and drive system improvements, both within the department and for laboratory operations; determine the most effective way to accomplish a goal or strategy; suggest improvements to maximize quality and productivity
• Demonstrate skill in using the computer to access information, perform job functions (e.g., spreadsheets, power point), and prepare other reports
• Perform data review (analytical, validation, investigations), review for compliance and identify issues, provide options for resolution
• Review QC data and nonconformance issues for assigned technical groups, evaluate for trends or patterns
• Investigate and document QA, method, and regulatory deficiencies within the lab; take investigation to next level when needed; diagnose and solve problems independently
• Implement and document computer program changes, review computer system documents, provide feedback to meet regulatory and industry expectations
• Perform internal laboratory audits (traceability, observation, and comprehensive), share best practices, offer compliance options, keep management informed of issues
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Position is full time, 1st shift. M-F 9am-5pm, with additional hours as needed 

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, or other science-related field of study
• Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Previous laboratory and/or quality assurance experience, 4+ years preferred 
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship

Ideal Candidates will have: 

• Previous experience working in quality assurance 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

Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

Pay rate: $45,000/year 

Please note - Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual bas