Quality Assurance Specialist - 1st Shift - Environment Testing

Eurofins Viracor, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quality Assurance Specialist, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and quality of products that impact our daily lives. This dynamic position involves supporting the Quality Assurance department, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with essential regulations. You'll collaborate with laboratory staff to enhance quality processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. With a commitment to sustainability and diversity, this organization fosters a supportive environment for your career development. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about quality, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Dental and vision options

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and LIMS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support QA department and assist with certification processes.
• Manage Proficiency Testing program and maintain documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Planning and organization

Quality orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Degree in a science-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Job description

Quality Assurance Specialist - 1st Shift - Environment Testing

• Full-time

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible to support the Quality Assurance department and laboratory staff; assist with the certification processes (renewals, scope additions, Proficiency Test Sample tracking and reporting, etc.); process laboratory and client requests for information; maintain internal documentation for metrological testing of laboratory supplies/equipment; manage documentation in support of routine investigations and corrective action follow-up.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Apply applicable current regulations based on assignment, such as EPA, TNI, PALA, State/Regulatory programs, and ISO17025.
• Perform all QA functions in compliance with quality policy and regulatory requirements
• Manage Proficiency Testing program through ordering of PT samples, entry into LIMS, distribution to the laboratories and reporting of results. Initiate investigation requests for failed parameters.
• Assist with submissions (applications, records, etc.) for maintenance of laboratory accreditations.
• Perform transcription review as needed (i.e., PT entries, QAPP tables, accreditation scopes)
• Maintain the list of ISO-Approved Suppliers
• Make and communicate monthly SOP/forms review assignments for QA staff
• Communicate monthly report deadlines to QA department, format monthly reports entries, distribute the report to management
• Maintain metrological calibration records for balances, weights, thermometers, etc.
• Coordinate the scheduling of these activities with the laboratories and the vendor
• Help gather needed information for external audits
• Support QA staff in performance of Data Miner electronic data audits by compiling initial data to be reviewed by the Senior/Principal Specialist
• Review data reports from DI water monitoring, storage blanks, preservation checks, etc.
• Issue investigation requests as needed.
• Route investigations and audits once they have been approved and closed by designated QA staff. File routing documentation within the investigation database
• Work with Client Services department to organize and approve subcontract laboratories: sending requests for information, tracking responses, etc.
• Use opportunities to contribute to continuous quality and process improvement of QA department and of the laboratories
• Monitor the QA Group email Inbox; assign individuals to requests as needed based on area of representation.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies for the department; submit supply orders as needed
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner. Follow all required safety protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, or other science-related field of study
• Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship

Ideal Candidates will have:

• Previous experience working in quality in a lab or similar setting
• Motivation to be accurate and produce high quality work with minimal supervision
• Planning, organization, work management (multi-tasking) and follow-up skills
• Quality-orientation with high attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy with Windows-based programs; MS Office, office equipment, and good typing skills.
• Ability to accept changes in schedules and versatility of workload; willingness to adjust to corporate needs
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions
• A clear understanding of priorities
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

Pay rate: $20/hour

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives.