Quality Assurance Leader - Lab Compliance & Audits

Als; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for the USA Environmental lab. You will lead the laboratory's quality systems, ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance and ALS standardization initiatives.

You will plan internal audits, oversee accreditation, maintain the Quality Manual and documentation, and drive nonconformance resolution, corrective actions, and client complaints. This role requires leadership and a strong quality mindset in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Experience implementing and maintaining quality systems in a laboratory setting.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 17025, NELAC/TNI).
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid documentation practices and record-keeping discipline.

Responsibilities

• Direct management and improvement of the laboratory quality systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and ALS standards.
• Plan and oversee annual internal audit schedule.
• Maintain accreditation status for applicable programs.
• Maintain site Quality Manual and document control system.
• Oversee proficiency testing program and timely PT resolution.
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory/client assessments.
• Maintain retrievable records of training, assessments, and audits.
• Oversee nonconformances, corrective actions, and client complaints.
• Develop and maintain the approved vendor list.
• Manage site quality personnel and participate in evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (preferably chemistry, microbiology, or biology)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ALS is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for the USA Environmental lab. You will lead the laboratory's quality systems, ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance and ALS standardization initiatives.

You will plan internal audits, oversee accreditation, maintain the Quality Manual and documentation, and drive nonconformance resolution, corrective actions, and client complaints. This role requires leadership and a strong quality mindset in a fast-paced lab environment.