Quality Assurance Associate I - Environmental Lab

Onterris, Inc.; Orange (CA); In loco; USD 30.000 - 37.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Onterris, Inc. in Orange, CA is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate I for our environmental laboratory. You will support QA activities, audits, CAPA tracking, and training to ensure data integrity and compliance with TNI ISO 17025.

The role requires a science degree (or equivalent) and 1+ year of lab/QA experience, plus strong communication, organization, and Office skills. This onsite position offers a Monday–Friday schedule and a pay range of $22–$27 per hour.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a scientific field or combination of education, training, and experience.
• 1+ years of relevant experience working in a laboratory or quality assurance role.
• 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.
• Good written and verbal communication with editorial and proofreading abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with lab teams to gather, interpret, and document data.
• Good organization, time management, and communication skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with TNI 2016, ISO 17025 standards, GDP, CAPA, or RCA is a plus.
• Experience with LIMS.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools for reports and graphs.
• Conflict resolution and clear communication.
• Problem-diagnosis and corrective-action mindset.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while staying composed.
• Team player who can work independently in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

Mansioni

• Track or verify laboratory supply equipment per SOP and manufacturer specs.
• Review 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 reports.
• Track CAPA and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Conduct routine internal audits of lab processes, documentation and facilities.
• Prepare audit checklists, reports, and follow-up on findings.
• Draft, review, and revise SOPs and related documents.
• Review PT data and results.
• Develop and deliver in-lab GDP, ethics, data integrity, safety, and technical training.
• Maintain training records and competency assessments.
• Archive documents per SOPs.
• Review lab data and procedures for accuracy and compliance with TNI 2016, ISO 17025 and client requirements.
• Support external audits.
• Communicate updates to applicable people promptly.
• Adhere to quality manuals, policies, and health/safety practices.
• Take on additional duties as needed.

Conoscenze

Written and verbal communication

Data interpretation

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a scientific field

Strumenti

LIMS

Data visualization tools

Descrizione del lavoro

## Quality Assurance Associate I - Environmental LabApply: USA-CA-Orange: Full time: Posted Today: R8958# **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 Day in the Life** Be part of the team behind quality.As a **Quality Assurance Associate I** in our **Orange, CA Laboratory**, you'll help maintain the systems, processes, and standards that support reliable laboratory operations. Through audits, quality reviews, CAPA tracking, and training support, you'll play an important role in ensuring compliance, data integrity, and continuous improvement. If you have hands-on laboratory bench experience in a TNI-compliant environment, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for doing things right, we'd love to hear from you. The compensation range for this role is **$22 to $27 per hour**, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. **Schedule:** Onsite, Monday - Friday To thrive in this role, you'll be comfortable taking ownership of the following 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).* Preferred Skills* 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 accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions. * May require working weekends, holidays, and after-hours based on operational demands or team scheduling.* Ability to lift 20-30 pounds using company-provided equipment, as necessary.* Ability to remain stationary for approximately 70% of the workday.* Frequent use of computers and other office productivity equipment is required.* Works in an office and/or lab setting. #LI-SG1#INDONT