Quality Assurance Generalist

ALS Group USA, Corp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to uphold compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017, TNI, EPA, and DOD requirements while fostering continual improvement across the organization. The role emphasizes training, documentation, and external audits to ensure robust quality systems.

The ideal candidate has a strong QA background, experience leading proficiency testing programs, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of quality systems including ISO/IEC 17025:2017, TNI, EPA, DOD across US states.
• Proficient in applying statistical methods with software tools, including LIMS and databases.
• Effective communication skills for interactions at all organizational levels.
• History of leading proficiency testing programs and coordinating interlaboratory projects.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry is required.
• 3–5 years of quality assurance experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Write, review, and revise corporate management system documents as needed.
• Serve as liaison for External QA requirements and audits, including accreditation activities.
• Conduct training on TNI and DOD requirements for internal and external clients.
• Monitor and enforce quality assurance and quality control practices.
• Educate staff on Quality Management System requirements.
• Identify and participate in continual improvement initiatives.
• Assist internal customers with QA questions and challenges.
• Ensure proper data recording, result checks, and reporting.
• Identify deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Statistical methods

Interlaboratory coordination

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. Quality Assurance Generalist Imagine your future with us! At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

Salary

$60,000-$70,000

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance practices and regulatory requirements, with expertise in ISO/IEC 17025:2017, TNI, EPA, DOD, and other relevant quality systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance, implementing effective quality control practices, and fostering a culture of continual improvement.

About you

• Write, review, and revise corporate management system documents as needed.
• Serve as the liaison and coordinator for External QA requirements and processes, including accreditation requirements and client audits.
• Conduct training sessions and educational events to educate internal and external clients on TNI and DOD requirements.
• Monitor and enforce quality assurance and quality control practices to ensure continual and effective implementation.
• Educate and train staff in the requirements of our Quality Management System.
• Encourage, identify, and participate in continual improvement initiatives.
• Assist internal customers in addressing questions, concerns, and challenges related to quality practices.
• Check that the paperwork/recording of data, result checking and reporting of results is performed.
• Identify all areas of deficiency and implement actions that will ensure they are eliminated.
• Identify remedial actions and issue corrective action requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of ISO/IEC 17025:2017, TNI, EPA, DOD, and accreditation/certification programs across various US states.
• Proficiency in applying statistical methods, with expertise in various software tools, including LIMS and databases.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated history of successfully leading proficiency testing (PT) programs and coordinating interlaboratory sample initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry.
• 3- 5 years of quality assurance experience is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities.
• Ability to use and view a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to communicate via telephone and e-mail without assistance.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law.

We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability.

Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain a valid working visa.