Laboratory Quality & Training Leader

AmSpec Group; Ferndale (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AmSpec Group in the United States is seeking a Quality and Training Manager to lead QA/QC oversight and technical training within the laboratory. The role ensures compliance with company, customer, and ISO standards while developing personnel through structured training, competency evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include maintaining audit readiness, managing CARs/PARs, supporting quality system documentation, and mentoring staff to uphold safety and technical

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree (Petroleum Industry) with 2 years of management experience or an Associate’s degree with 5+ years in the Petroleum Industry.
• Demonstrated managerial experience and strong interpersonal skills.
• Technical and theoretical knowledge of laboratory operations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees, outside consultants, executive management, and colleagues.
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations, quality systems, and training requirements.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the laboratory’s focal point for QA/QC activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency per ISO standards.
• Oversee review and maintenance of quality control data, including SQC, PT, customer QC samples, and related documentation.
• Maintain audit readiness by supporting internal, customer, and regulatory assessments and managing CARs/PARs, non-conformances, and complaint investigations.
• Support implementation and improvement of the Quality System Manual (QSM), Laboratory Quality Manual (LQM), and related procedures.
• Develop and manage a structured training and competency program for laboratory personnel, including hands-on instruction and coaching.
• Act as liaison between laboratory staff, management, and operations to ensure procedural alignment and safety compliance.
• Provide technical oversight of laboratory operations, including troubleshooting, calibration, verification, maintenance, and supply control.

Skills

Managerial experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Safety compliance knowledge

Lab operations knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Industry

Associate's Degree in Petroleum Industry

Job description

AmSpec Group in the United States is seeking a Quality and Training Manager to lead QA/QC oversight and technical training within the laboratory. The role ensures compliance with company, customer, and ISO standards while developing personnel through structured training, competency evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include maintaining audit readiness, managing CARs/PARs, supporting quality system documentation, and mentoring staff to uphold safety and technical