Senior QA Specialist - Forensic Lab Quality & Compliance

Virginia AG; Virginia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding health benefits

Paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid holidays and leave

Health and wellness programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Department of Forensic Science (DFS) is seeking a QA Specialist Senior to lead quality assurance and quality control efforts across multiple laboratories in a state‑of‑the‑art facility. You will coordinate QA/QC protocols, maintain documentation, and drive corrective actions to support accreditation requirements.

You will administer Ideagen (Qualtrax), develop workflows, and assist program managers with quality performance issues while ensuring timely investigation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge in laboratory science, forensic science, chemistry, or a related field.
• Understanding of QA/QC principles, including corrective actions, audits, accreditation standards, and document control.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and calibration practices; experience with casework processes and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and coordination of QA/QC protocols across four testing laboratories and one calibration lab.
• Acquire, generate, and maintain quality program documentation and records related to corrective actions and audits.
• Develop workflows and training in Ideagen (Qualtrax) and serve as alternate document custodian.
• Assist with troubleshooting issues related to instrumentation, casework performance, and quality systems.

Skills

QA/QC principles

Laboratory instrumentation

Electronic quality management systems

Documentation & records management

Microsoft Office 365

Tools

Qualtrax

SharePoint

Job description

The Department of Forensic Science (DFS) is seeking a QA Specialist Senior to lead quality assurance and quality control efforts across multiple laboratories in a state‑of‑the‑art facility. You will coordinate QA/QC protocols, maintain documentation, and drive corrective actions to support accreditation requirements.

You will administer Ideagen (Qualtrax), develop workflows, and assist program managers with quality performance issues while ensuring timely investigation and reporting.