Quality Assurance Associate I

Eurofins; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Columbia, MO is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to review client laboratory reports, ensure accuracy and traceability, and support quality systems. The role emphasizes collaboration with scientific staff to resolve comments and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

You will participate in CAPA activities, change controls, and trainings while ensuring adherence to SOPs and project plans, contributing to safe and compliant laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or coursework is required.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Meets quality and productivity metrics and collaborates with staff to ensure accuracy and completeness of reports.
• Reviews client laboratory reports and related records for accuracy and traceability; addresses deficiencies for clarification and compliance.
• Assists with implementation and monitoring of quality systems and procedures (e.g., CAPA, change controls, trainings).
• Reviews protocols, procedures, data, reports to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and SOPs.
• Keeps supervisor informed of significant issues identified during QA activities.
• Communicates with scientific staff to resolve comments and complete tasks within production quotas.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry/biology/chemical engineering/pharmaceutical science

Job description

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in‑vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

• Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration
• Reviews and approves/rejects completed client laboratory reports and like records for accuracy, traceability, and completeness. Evaluates addressed deficiencies for clarification and for potential impact on compliance status. Works with staff to correct any noted deficiencies/inconsistencies.
• Assist with implementation and monitoring of quality systems and procedures (e.g. CAPA, change controls, trainings, etc.)
• Reviews protocols, procedures, data, reports, and other documents to ensure accordance with specified regulatory requirements, protocol, and/or project plan, methods, and SOPs.
• Keeps supervisor informed of significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities.
• Learn new tasks and remember the processes associated with this role.
• Ability to communicate with Scientific staff for resolving comments
• Ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.
• Communicates effectively with client staff members
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required. A degree in a relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical science, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework is preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

Position is full-time position, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full time benefits including

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.