QA Associate - Laboratories

Onterris Payroll, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris Payroll, LLC seeks a QA Associate to support multiple projects with regulatory agencies and clients. The role emphasizes GDP compliance, data integrity, and in-lab training delivery.

The position requires a science degree and 1+ year of QA or lab experience, with strong documentation, data interpretation, and MS Office skills. Collaboration and timely communication are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a scientific field.
• 1+ years of relevant laboratory or QA experience.
• Strong understanding of scientific terminology and lab procedures.
• Knowledge of physical and chemical principles underlying methods.
• Good written and verbal communication and editing skills.
• Ability to collaborate with lab teams to document data.

Responsibilities

• Track or perform verifications of lab equipment per SOP and specs.
• Review logbooks and data for GDP compliance.
• Initiate non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Collect and interpret QC data, create control charts, audit reports.
• Track CAPA and perform root cause analysis.
• Conduct internal audits of lab processes and facilities.
• Prepare audit checklists and follow up on findings.
• Communicate updates to internal and external clients.
• Draft, review, and revise SOPs and forms.
• Review PT data and results.
• Maintain training records and competency assessments.
• Archive documents per SOPs and ensure accuracy.

Skills

GDP knowledge

Documentation

Data interpretation

Communication skills

MS Office

LIMS

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Tools

LIMS

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

About Us

About UsAt Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact."For Planet and Progress" is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.When you join us, you're not just forging a career, you're joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As a QA Associate, you'll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

The hourly compensation range for this role is $20.00 to $23.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

• Track or perform verifications of laboratory supply equipment to ensure operational reliability per SOP and manufacturer specifications.
• Perform daily/weekly reviews of appropriate logbooks, bench sheets, or data for Good Documentation Practices (GDP) compliance.
• Initiate and address non-conformances for corrective actions.
• Collect and interpret quality control data, create control charts, and audit sample reports to track lab performance and identify trends.
• Track CAPA and perform or assist with Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Conduct routine internal audits of laboratory processes, documentation, and facilities.
• Prepare audit checklists, reports, and follow-up on findings.
• Accurate and timely communication with internal and external clients.
• Draft, review, and/or revise SOPs, work instructions, forms, or other controlled documents.
• Review and enter Proficiency Testing (PT) data and results.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Develop and deliver in-laboratory GDP, ethics, data integrity, safety, and technical training.
• Maintain training records and competency assessments.
• Archive documents in accordance with SOPs.
• Review laboratory data, workflows, and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance with TNI 2016, ISO 17025, client requirements, and our robust quality system.
• Support external audits.
• Communicating relevant updates to applicable people in a timely manner.
• Adhere to documented quality manual, policies, and health and safety practices and protocols (i.e., use of PPE, chemical hygiene, and waste handling).
• Take on additional duties and responsibilities as needed to support our dynamic lab team.

Your Expertise and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a scientific field, or a combination of education, training, and experience.
• 1+ years of relevant experience working in a laboratory or quality assurance role (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of scientific terminology, analytical laboratory procedures, and lab safety.
• Understanding of physical and chemical principles underlying why procedures are specified the way they are for each method with which they work.
• Good written and verbal communication, with sharp editorial and proofreading abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with lab teams to gather, interpret, and document data.
• Good organization, time management, and communication skills and able to facilitate priorities in an effective manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with TNI 2016, ISO 17025 standards, GDP, CAPA, or RCA is a plus.
• Experience with LIMS.
• Proficiency using and data visualization tools for reports and graphs.
• Conflict resolution skills and removes/breakdowns organizational communication barriers.
• Assertion skills-problem diagnosis, assess corrective action, not blame.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure.
• A team player who can work independently and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, and walking
• Lifting 50 pounds several times a day
• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds
• Works in an office and/or laboratory environment
• May be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions
• May occasionally work shifts up to 12 hours in duration
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends based on workload demands.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. Click here to learn more.

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients' resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.