Regional Quality Manager (Remote - Eastern U.S. Preferred)

Accredited Labs; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Career growth opportunities

Remote work with travel support

Job summary

Accredited Labs is seeking a Regional Quality Manager to oversee the Quality Management System across 10-12 ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories nationwide. This remote role requires strong auditing experience, cross-site coordination, and travel support to maintain consistent quality standards.

The candidate will lead corrective actions, ensure compliance with accreditation bodies such as A2LA/ANAB, and drive process improvements while supporting new lab integrations and staff training.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and internal quality requirements.
• Experience preparing for internal audits and external accreditation assessments (A2LA, ANAB).
• 5+ years in a commercial accredited calibration laboratory environment.
• Experience leading or supporting audits across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QMS across 10-12 ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and internal quality requirements.
• Lead corrective actions, nonconformances, and customer complaints with local quality reps.
• Provide technical oversight and drive consistency in procedures and documentation across sites.
• Support integration of newly acquired labs into the QMS.
• Train and develop competencies across branches.
• Standardize processes and use IndySoft calibration software.

Skills

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 knowledge

Audits & accreditation experience

Remote multi-site work

Quality management systems

Laboratory calibration industry

Tools

IndySoft

Job description

Location: (Remote - Eastern U.S. Preferred)

Join Our Journey to Excellence in Calibration ServicesAccredited Labs is a rapidly growing national calibration platform, built on a foundation of technical expertise, quality, and customer commitment.

With a network of accredited laboratories across the United States, we continue to expand and invest in the people and systems that ensure consistent, high-quality service across every location.

As part of this growth, we are adding a Regional Quality Manager to our Quality Team to support and strengthen our ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Quality Management System across multiple laboratories.

Position Overview

The Regional Quality Manager is responsible for oversight of the Quality Management System (QMS) across 10-12 ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories within the Accredited Labs -network.

This is a remote position with a preference for candidates located in the Eastern half of the United States, with approximately 50% travel required.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance, driving consistency, and elevating technical quality across multiple locations.

What You'll Do

• Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and internal quality requirements.
• Prepare for and actively participate in internal audits and external accreditation assessments (A2LA, ANAB, etc.).
• Serve as a key point of contact with accrediting bodies.
• Oversee corrective actions, nonconformances, and customer complaints in partnership with local branch quality representatives.
• Provide quality oversight for 10-12 laboratory locations.
• Drive consistency in procedures, documentation, and execution across sites.
• Support the integration of newly acquired laboratories into the Accredited Labs Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead technical oversight with a strong focus on technical competence.
• Review and evaluate uncertainty budgets for technical accuracy and consistency; create new budgets as needed.
• Support method validation, verification, and technical problem-solving.
• Identify and implement process improvements aligned with accreditation requirements.
• Support training and competency development across branches.
• Contribute to standardisation efforts, including the use of IndySoft calibration software.

What You Bring

Required:

• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
• Experience with accrediting bodies such as A2LA or ANAB
• 5+ years of experience in a commercial accredited calibration laboratory environment
• Experience supporting or leading internal audits and external assessments
• Ability to work independently in a remote, multi-site environment

Preferred

• Advanced expertise in measurement uncertainty (electrical strongly preferred)
• Experience with IndySoft calibration management software
• Multi-discipline calibration experience
• Experience supporting a growing or multi-site organization

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a high-accountability professional who takes ownership and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. This is not a passive role. Success requires strong initiative, responsiveness, and a willingness to engage deeply with both technical and operational challenges across the organization.

While technical expertise is critical, we place equal value on work ethic, adaptability, and a proactive mindset. We value practical problem-solvers who take initiative and drive results.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Remote work flexibility with travel support

Why Accredited Labs

At Accredited Labs, we combine the strength of a national platform with the expertise of local laboratories. We are committed to delivering precision, reliability, and consistency across every customer interaction.

Join a collaborative, technically driven team and play a key role in shaping quality systems across a growing national network.