Lead Quality Assurance Specialist - Laboratory Compliance

Microbac; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Holidays and flextime

Wellness program

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a result oriented Quality Assurance Specialist in Wilson, NC. You will lead QA/QC activities, ensure high-quality data, and maintain accreditation programs while coordinating internal audits and SOP oversight.

The role requires 4+ years of lab experience, a degree in a science field, and strong leadership capabilities to drive corrective actions and continual improvement within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a basic or applied science is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of laboratory experience and familiarity with laboratory quality systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 and NELAC.
• Thorough understanding of ISO 17025 and NELAC.
• Knowledge of applicable quality systems and accreditation, licensing and/or certification requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Ability to lead and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensures effective and current quality systems are in place and adhered to by all staff, ensuring high-quality, defensible data.
• Serves as the focal point for QA/QC and oversees quality control data such as records, control charts, calibration records and corrective actions.
• Leads and supports activities to implement and maintain quality systems including document control, CAPA, internal audits, control charts and trend analysis, supplier validation, and method/instrument validation.
• Has authority to initiate corrective action and halt work until proper resolution of deficiencies occurs.
• Coordinates efforts to acquire and maintain accreditations, licenses and certificates relevant to the laboratory.
• Conducts internal audits and writes/edits SOPs and technical reports.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and acts as the Ethics and Data Integrity Program liaison.
• Prepares monthly quality activity reports for local and corporate teams.
• May perform duties of Technical Manager or Study Manager; supports client audits and addresses observations.

Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Cross-functional teamwork

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a basic or applied science

Job description

Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a result oriented Quality Assurance Specialist in Wilson, NC. You will lead QA/QC activities, ensure high-quality data, and maintain accreditation programs while coordinating internal audits and SOP oversight.

The role requires 4+ years of lab experience, a degree in a science field, and strong leadership capabilities to drive corrective actions and continual improvement within a collaborative team environment.