LIMS QA Analyst

ATC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ATC is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to revise and improve Python code and data workflows within our laboratory information management system (LIMS) environment, STARLIMS. The role focuses on ensuring accuracy and reproducibility of test results and aligning operations with EPA chemistry methods.

The candidate will review new and modified programs for compliance with user requests, and help validate Excel spreadsheets used for analytical calculations, while auditing chemistry data packages

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of quality assurance in analytical, environmental, or chemical laboratory settings.
• Familiarity with Python and data operations to improve lab processes.
• Experience with Excel-based analytical calculations and reviewing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Revise and improve Python code and data operations for efficiency and LIMS integration.
• Develop and verify quality program standards based on EPA chemistry test methods.
• Review and design features for efficient laboratory operation.
• Evaluate programs against user requests and propose improvements or corrections.
• Validate chemistry data packages for regulatory submissions and inventories.

Skills

Quality assurance

Tools

Python

Excel

STARLIMS

Job description

1 to 3 years of experience in quality assurance for an analytical or environmental or other chemical laboratory.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Revises and improves existing Python code and data operations for efficiency and integration into lab information management system (LIMS), STARLIMS. Writes, revises, and verifies standards for quality program based on EPA chemistry test methods understanding the use of accuracy and reproducibility data that validate test results. Review and design features for efficient laboratory operation. Reviews new or modified programs,including documentation and specifications, to determine if program will perform according to user request and conform to guidelines. Recommends program improvements or corrections to programmers. Identifies differences between establishment standards and user applications and suggests modifications to conform to standards.

The QAC also will do in-depth review of chemistry data packages for Indiana Dept of Environmental Management, Lead & Healthy Homes, EPA, and FDA packages for the Laboratory Flexible Funding Model grant as well as reviewing all chemistry procedures for method deviations from published methods and evaluate chemical inventory systems. A goal also is to validate Excel spreadsheets that are used for analytical calculations and review annual competencies of 25 chemists for about 60 methods.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION

Quality Assurance Analyst capabilities with approximately 1-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.