Quality Assurance & Safety Leader – Lab Systems (Hybrid)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture seeks a Quality Assurance and Safety Program Manager to strengthen statewide food safety testing and inspection programs. You will lead the development of quality systems and ensure compliance with scientific standards across laboratory and inspection services.

The role involves directing quality policy enforcement, standardizing procedures, and managing records.

Qualifications

• Quality System Leadership: Design and guide a full Quality Management System that connects inspection practices with laboratory services
• Program Enforcement: Apply quality policies and procedures to ensure compliance with scientific and regulatory expectations
• Procedure Standardization: Develop and unify Standard Operating Procedures across regions and laboratory groups
• Record Management: Maintain document control and ensure proper handling, security, and organization of laboratory records

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and direction of major quality and safety programs that support statewide laboratory and inspection services
• Ensure that food safety and testing activities meet strict scientific and regulatory standards
• Oversee quality policy enforcement and standardization across regions and lab groups
• Maintain accurate records and document control for laboratory activities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, forensic science, microbiology, or a closely related physical or natural science, which includes or is supplemented by 16 college credits in chemistry or microbiology

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture seeks a Quality Assurance and Safety Program Manager to strengthen statewide food safety testing and inspection programs. You will lead the development of quality systems and ensure compliance with scientific standards across laboratory and inspection services.

The role involves directing quality policy enforcement, standardizing procedures, and managing records.