Senior QA Manager - Lab Compliance & Audits

ALS Limited; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Limited is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the laboratory's quality management system and drive continuous improvement. The role focuses on compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining accreditation across programs.

The position requires extensive experience in a commercial lab and in quality leadership, with responsibilities spanning document control, internal audits, and external assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (chemistry, microbiology, or biology).
• Minimum of seven years in a commercial laboratory.
• Minimum of five years in a quality function (ISO 17025 or similar).
• Two years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct management and improvement of the laboratory quality systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and ALS standards.
• Plan and oversee the annual internal audit schedule.
• Maintain active accreditation status for applicable programs.
• Maintain site documents including the Quality Manual.
• Oversee proficiency testing program and resolve failures.
• Coordinate external audits and client assessments.
• Ensure retrievable records of training, assessment and audits.
• Oversee nonconformances, corrective actions and client complaints.
• Develop and maintain the approved vendor list.
• Manage site quality personnel and participate in evaluations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

Document control

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ALS Limited is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the laboratory's quality management system and drive continuous improvement. The role focuses on compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining accreditation across programs.

The position requires extensive experience in a commercial lab and in quality leadership, with responsibilities spanning document control, internal audits, and external assessments.