Quality Assurance Specialist - Environment Testing

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA); Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 74,390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Dental and vision options

Job summary

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to support the QA department and laboratory staff, ensuring GMP/GLP compliance and maintaining documentation for metrological testing.

You will manage Proficiency Testing programs, assist with accreditation submissions, and help coordinate audits, investigations, and reporting, while promoting safety and accuracy in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, or other science-related field, or relevant equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate.
• Manage Proficiency Testing program through ordering of PT samples, entry into LIMS, distribution to the laboratories and reporting of results.
• Assist with submissions for maintenance of laboratory accreditations.
• Perform transcription review as needed (PT entries, QAPP tables, accreditation scopes).
• Maintain the list of ISO-Approved Suppliers.
• Coordinate with QA staff on recordkeeping, investigations, and audits.
• Support QA staff in data audits and review of monitoring results.
• Coordinate subcontract laboratory communications and responses.
• Contribute to continuous quality and process improvement.

Skills

English proficiency

Work authorization

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

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

Role is full time, 1st shift, M-F 9:00am-5:00pm.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, or other science-related field of study, or relevant equivalent experience
• Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
• 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

Additional Information

Pay rate: $20/hour

Please note - Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

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.

The benefits package offered will vary based on the employee’s full-time or part-time regular status.

We support your 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!

At Eurofins, we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to be the Global Leader in “Testing for Life,” our mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world, and our core values, we are building a strong foundation for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Eurofins’ commitment to sustainability begins within our own companies through a shared responsibility to people and the planet. With climate change posing an imminent threat, Eurofins and its many companies recognize their duty to proactively reduce or offset the environmental impact of essential operations while also helping our clients do the same—serving as a true ESG Enabler.

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and Eurofins Scientific agroscience contract research services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.