Quality Assurance Specialist

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Agriculture Laboratory Division seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist to maintain the Quality Management System and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation across two laboratories in Atlanta. You will perform document control, internal audits, and records management while supporting managers and external assessors.

The role requires a solid foundation in quality practices, strong communication, and the ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or related field required.
• At least 1 year of experience related to the area of assignment.
• Equivalent combination of knowledge, education, and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Quality Management System for the Laboratory Division.
• Maintain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and other accreditations.
• Perform document control and internal audits; manage records.
• Assist with calibration, equipment maintenance, and temperature monitoring.
• Support program managers and external accrediting bodies; meet deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in business or related field

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist

Agency: Department of Agriculture

Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $43,080.00

Job Description:

We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership. The mission of GDA is to protect consumers, promote agriculture, both locally and globally, and assist our customers using education, technology, and a professional workforce. The vision of the GDA is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation.

Job Summary:

This position is located within the Georgia Department of Agriculture Laboratory Division and serves as the Quality Assurance Specialist for two laboratory sections located at the Atlanta laboratory location. The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for the maintenance of the Quality Management System for the Laboratory Division, in particular the maintenance of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, as well as other types of accreditations. Daily tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Document Control (managing, editing, publishing documents through the QMS)
• Internal Audits (performing monthly internal audits as well as follow-up audits)
• Maintaining records online and onsite (calibration, uniformity and stability, temperature monitoring, etc.)
• Assesses risks in the laboratory and documents them
• Participates in and records nonconformance corrective actions
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and documents them
• Assists other QA Staff, Assistant Lab Division Director, and Lab Division Director with assigned tasks
• Assists Laboratory Program Managers (in Atlanta and Tifton) with quality assurance tasks.
• Assists with assessments by external accrediting bodies
• Must communicate effectively with laboratory staff
• Must meet project deadlines in a timely manner
• Accepts responsibility for mistakes and takes actions to correct and prevent similar occurrences.
• Accepts directions and feedback from supervisors and managers and follows through appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience assessing quality in a lab setting
• Excellent reading comprehension, receptivity to training, ability to follow specific instructions, and attention to detail
• Very good interpersonal skills
• Safety consciousness and attentive to lab hygiene
• Excellent organization skills and time management
• General knowledge of testing procedures in multiple fields (microbiology, chemistry, etc.)
• Communicate effectively with staff.
• Working knowledge of Windows computer operating systems and applications including Microsoft Word, Access, Outlook, and Excel.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in business or related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience related to area of assignment.

Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. If you need accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office at [phone].

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.