QA Leader — Global Lab Quality & Compliance

ALS Group USA, Corp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Group USA, Corp is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to drive the laboratory's quality management system and regulatory compliance. The role includes leading quality initiatives, maintaining accreditation, and coordinating audits.

Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, managing training records, handling nonconformances, and overseeing corrective actions. The candidate should have a science degree and substantial QA leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline is required.
• At least 7 years of working experience in a commercial laboratory.
• At least 5 years in a quality function (ISO 17025 or similar).
• Leadership or management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct management and improvement of the laboratory quality systems.
• Ensure quality management systems remain compliant with regulatory requirements and ALS standards.
• Plan and oversee the annual internal audit schedule.
• Maintain accreditation status for applicable programs.
• Maintain site documents and Quality Manual and procedures.
• Oversee proficiency testing and timely resolution of failures.
• Coordinate external audits and assessments as required.
• Ensure records of training, assessments and audits are well maintained.
• Oversee nonconformances, corrective actions and client complaints.
• Develop and maintain the approved vendor list.
• Manage site quality personnel and participate in evaluations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality management

Audits

Leadership

Document control

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

ALS Group USA, Corp is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to drive the laboratory's quality management system and regulatory compliance. The role includes leading quality initiatives, maintaining accreditation, and coordinating audits.

Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, managing training records, handling nonconformances, and overseeing corrective actions. The candidate should have a science degree and substantial QA leadership experience.