Quality Assurance Lead – Lab, Flexible Hours & PTO

Microbac Laboratories, Inc.; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability

Paid time off

Holidays

Flextime

Wellness program

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is growing and seeks a result-focused Quality Assurance Specialist to lead QA/QC activities, ensure compliant quality systems, and support client services. You will oversee calibration records, CAPA, internal audits, SOPs, and ensure regulatory standards are met.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, data integrity, and ongoing improvements. A bachelor’s in science and at least four years lab quality experience are required; ISO 17025/NELAC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a basic or applied science is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of laboratory experience and familiarity with laboratory quality systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 and NELAC is required.
• Thorough understanding of ISO 17025 and NELAC.
• Knowledge of applicable quality systems and accreditation, licensing and/or certification requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to lead and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensures effective and current quality systems are in place and adhered to by all staff, resulting in high-quality, accurate data.
• Serves as the focal point for QA/QC and oversees quality control data such as records, control charts, calibration records, and corrective actions.
• Leads and supports activities to implement and maintain quality systems across the laboratory (document control, CAPA, internal audits, control charts, supplier validation).
• Has authority to initiate corrective action and ensure deficiencies are resolved before continuing work.
• Coordinates efforts to obtain and maintain accreditations, licenses, and certificates relevant to the laboratory.
• Conducts internal audits and writes/revises SOPs and technical reports.
• Ensures compliance with relevant regulatory standards and data integrity programs.
• Prepares monthly quality activity reports for local management and corporate quality team.
• May perform duties of Technical Manager or Study Manager as needed.
• Hosts client audits and ensures observations are addressed.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

ISO 17025

NELAC

Job description

Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is growing and seeks a result-focused Quality Assurance Specialist to lead QA/QC activities, ensure compliant quality systems, and support client services. You will oversee calibration records, CAPA, internal audits, SOPs, and ensure regulatory standards are met.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, data integrity, and ongoing improvements. A bachelor’s in science and at least four years lab quality experience are required; ISO 17025/NELAC