QA Associate - Laboratory

LE002 Onterris Payroll, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking a QA Associate to support multiple projects and interact with regulatory agencies, clients, and cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes GDP compliance, data integrity, and effective communication of findings within a fast-paced lab environment.

You will contribute to routine audits, CAPA tracking, and documentation control, while upholding safety practices and quality standards across laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Good written and verbal communication with sharp editorial and proofreading abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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 GDP compliance.
• Initiate and address non-conformances for corrective actions.
• Collect and interpret quality control data, create control charts, and audit sample reports.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Laboratory QA experience

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

LIMS

Data visualization tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a scientific field

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Data visualization tools

Job description

About Us

At 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 movement for environmental responsibility and progress.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• 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

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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.

Onterris Overview

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.

Employee Testimonials

“Working with inspiring coworkers and clients across the globe over the past five years has been incredibly rewarding. Their passion motivates me to improve our client experience and work that I deliver.” - Erin Peck, Emissions Services

“There are not many places where a toxicologist can be boots-on-the-ground at an environmental emergency one day and deep in a human health risk assessment or litigation the next, but this company is one of them, and honestly, that breadth is what makes me love the work. We are a team of scientists with a broad range of talents and experiences who genuinely take the mission to heart, because protecting people and communities from chemical hazards is not abstract here; it is exactly why we show up every day. The culture reflects that shared commitment in the best way: collaborative, rigorous, and truly motivated by the impact we make together.” – Andre Richardson, Consulting

“I knew my position here would be more than just a job. Every day is a new, exciting challenge to solve, and I get to go home knowing that the work I am doing is having a positive impact on the world.” - J Esteves, R&D