Quality Assurance Officer

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 68,840 - 79,167; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

State benefits plan administered by ER

Job summary

Dept of State Health Services is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer in Austin, TX. This role coordinates, monitors, and evaluates QA activities within the Environmental Chemistry section of the Public Health Laboratory Division. It performs audits to ensure compliance with certification, licensing, and QMS policies.

Work is under minimal supervision with substantial latitude for initiative. The position requires QA expertise in laboratory settings, with responsibilities spanning coordination of

Qualifications

• Experience performing QA audits in a laboratory setting.
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 and Quality Management System (QMS) policies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as QA Officer for testing in Environmental Chemistry and ISO 17025 regulated analyses.
• Coordinate QA activities, audits, and documentation within assigned labs and support areas.

Skills

QA Auditing

Regulatory Compliance

Quality Management

Laboratory QA

Education

Job description

Career Opportunities: Quality Assurance Officer (16130)

Posting ID16130-Posted07/23/2026-Dept of State Health Services-Quality Assurance-Life, Physical, and Social Science-c. $5000 - $6999 per month

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas . If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

Employee Benefits:

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page .

Functional Title: Quality Assurance Officer
Job Title: Chemist IV
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Quality Assurance
Posting Number: 16130
Closing Date: 01/21/2027
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary Range: $6,168.54 - $7,093.82
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: None
Telework:
Travel:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (DBGL)
Other Locations: None
MOS Codes: 8831,43EX,43TX,4B0X1,4T0X1,61CX,9S100

Brief Job Description

Serves as a Quality Assurance (QA) Officer for the Environmental Chemistry section of the Public Health Laboratory Division. Coordinates, monitors, and evaluates QA activities within assigned laboratories and associated laboratory support areas. Performs audits and reviews of laboratory systems to ensure adherence to certification/licensing requirements and Quality Management System (QMS) Policies and Procedures. Provides professional consultation and technical assistance to laboratory management, staff, public health personnel, regulatory officials and external customers. Works under minimal supervision by the Quality Assurance Group Manager with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

EJF 1. (25%) Serves as a QA Officer for testing in the Environmental Sciences Branch and ISO 17025 regulated chemical analysis of food. Serves as a QA officer for all other areas of the laboratory as necessary. Coordinates and monitors assessment, documentation and other QA activities within assigned laboratories and associated laboratory support areas. Consults and