QA Coordinator, Toxicology Lab - ISO 17025 Expert

New Mexico Department of Health; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Health is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator for the Scientific Laboratory. The role focuses on maintaining accreditation and ensuring ISO/IEC 17025 compliance through robust QA processes and proper documentation.

You will develop SOPs, support internal audits, and assist with external assessments while aligning with division policies and quality standards. This is an on-site, full-time position in the QSSEP team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related field; four years paid experience in chemical experimentation and analysis in a laboratory setting.
• Experience in regulated environments with quality systems is preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic document control systems is required.
• Willingness to learn about Toxicology and related testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ISO/IEC 17025 compliance documentation and accreditation readiness.
• Provide technical guidance to laboratory supervisors, analysts, and staff on QA processes and documentation.
• Develop, review, and update SOPs, quality records, and compliance documentation.
• Assist with internal audits, nonconformance, proficiency testing documentation, and continual improvement activities.
• Coordinate documentation and evidence for external ANAB assessments and surveillance audits.

Skills

Regulated environments experience

Electronic document control

Laboratory operations background

Quality improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related field

Job description

New Mexico Department of Health is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator for the Scientific Laboratory. The role focuses on maintaining accreditation and ensuring ISO/IEC 17025 compliance through robust QA processes and proper documentation.

You will develop SOPs, support internal audits, and assist with external assessments while aligning with division policies and quality standards. This is an on-site, full-time position in the QSSEP team.