Quality Assurance Coordinator

Sowela; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Minnesota's Environmental Data Quality Unit is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to oversee its QA/QC program for land program data. The role ensures data quality across MPCA programs and advises on analytical methods.

You will coordinate QA/QC activities, review QAPPs and SOPs, and guide MPCA programs on data quality and reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with federal and state standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with quality systems in environmental data is preferred.
• Strong analytical and documentation review skills.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple programs and teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate the QA/QC program across MPCA programs.
• Track compliance with state and federal quality requirements for data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Provide guidance on data quality and review Quality Management Plans, QAPPs and SOPs.

Job description

Working Title: Quality Assurance Coordinator Job Class: Environmental Specialist 4 Agency: Pollution Control Agency

The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Summary

This position is located in the Environmental Data Quality Unit and is the Agency's expert on quality systems that govern land program data quality. This position exists to administer and coordinate the Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Program among various MPCA programs. The Coordinator directs activities to ensure and track compliance with all state and federal quality requirements that govern the collection, analysis and reporting of data to MPCA including laboratory auditing and data review. The Coordinator is responsible for providing guidance and making recommendations regarding data quality to MPCA programs. This position provides guidance on various analytical methods and represent MPCA on issues involving analytical analysis. The Coordinator leads and/or assists in the review and approval of Quality Management Plans, Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and other quality documentation.