Title/Role: Quality Assurance Analyst - Exp in Manufacturing Industry
Worksite Address: Indianapolis, IN
Pay Rate: $29.52/hr
Job Summary
Works with developers and chemists to ensure all quality assurance requirements are captured in the correct electronic formats, with an emphasis on traceability and validation of a laboratory information management system (LIMS). Supports quality assurance for an analytical, environmental, or other chemical laboratory.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Revise and improve existing Python code and data operations for efficiency and integration into the LIMS (STARLIMS)
- Write, revise, and verify quality program standards based on EPA chemistry test methods, using accuracy and reproducibility data to validate test results
- Review and design features for efficient laboratory operation
- Review new or modified programs, including documentation and specifications, to confirm they perform per user requests and conform to guidelines
- Recommend program improvements or corrections to programmers; identify differences between standards and user applications and suggest modifications
- Conduct in-depth reviews of chemistry data packages for Indiana Dept of Environmental Management, Lead & Healthy Homes, EPA, and FDA (Laboratory Flexible Funding Model grant)
- Review chemistry procedures for deviations from published methods; evaluate chemical inventory systems
- Validate Excel spreadsheets used for analytical calculations
- Review annual competencies of 25 chemists across about 60 methods
- Collaborate with IT and development teams on LIMS implementation and validation; participate in system testing, identifying defects and recommending improvements
- Verify completeness, accuracy, and adherence to reporting guidelines for externally submitted lab results
- Maintain validated electronic records and consistent documentation to ensure data traceability and integrity
- Review system outputs and audit trails to confirm data accuracy and QA compliance
Experience
- 1 - 3 years of quality assurance experience in an analytical, environmental, or other chemical laboratory
- Working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field
- Experience supporting LIMS implementation, testing, and validation
Key Skills
- Python programming
- LIMS (STARLIMS) validation and integration
- EPA chemistry test methods and data validation
- Regulatory data package review (EPA, FDA, state environmental programs)
- Excel spreadsheet validation
- Communication with both chemists and program developers
- Traceability, audit trail review, and documentation practices
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Ability to work from instructions and pre-established guidelines
- Compliance knowledge of EPA, FDA, and state environmental regulatory standards