Quality Assurance Specialist

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist II or III to administer a comprehensive QA program, spanning documentation, training, and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on creating and maintaining SOPs, managing LMS-based training, and coordinating internal audits across departments.

The successful candidate will advance quality initiatives, monitor compliance with biosafety and laboratory standards, and provide guidance to faculty and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Science, or related field.
• 4–6 years of quality management experience depending on level.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Maintain records and reporting systems for audits and accreditation.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Control electronic documents and LMS with versioning and approvals.
• Conduct internal audits and identify process improvements.
• Provide training on QA requirements to staff and researchers.
• Review metrics and recommend corrective actions.
• Investigate quality concerns and support resolution.

Skills

Quality management

Documentation control

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Science, or related field

Job description

Overview

The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist II or III to administer a quality assurance program to include the management of documentation, training, and regulation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain records, documentation, and reporting systems to support regulatory reviews, audits, and accreditation activities.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory, accreditation, biosafety, animal care, and laboratory quality standards.
• Responsible in electronic document control and Learning Management Systems (LMS), ensuring compliance with document versioning, approvals, periodic reviews, and employee acknowledgment requirements.
• Conduct internal audits, inspections, and quality assessments to identify risks and opportunities for process improvement.
• Keep up with regulatory and accreditation changes.
• Coordinate quality improvement initiatives such as proficiency testing or external quality and assessment and assist with implementation of best practices across departments and laboratories.
• Provide training and guidance to faculty, staff, students, and researchers on quality assurance requirements and procedures.
• Review and analyze quality metrics, performance indicators, and compliance data to recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate quality concerns, document findings, and support resolution of compliance issues.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent application of quality standards and operational excellence.
• Review and audit documentation.
• Assist with the development/review of data capture forms.

Qualifications

Level II:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Science, or related field
• 4 years of experience in quality management

Level III:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Science, or related field
• 6 years of experience in quality management

Substitution allowed for Education:

When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience overseeing Good Clinical Practice or Good Laboratory Practice standards.

Contract Type

Continuing

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Posted Date

10/5/2026