Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager

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.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager has the authority for and responsibility of developing, implementing, and improving the laboratory Quality System set forth by Eurofins Built Environment Testing. The QA Manager oversees the maintenance of quality control (QC) records; maintains certifications; approves, develops, and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); submits monthly QA Reports. The QA Manager has the final authority to accept or reject data, and to stop work in progress if procedures or practices compromise the validity and integrity of analytical data. The QA Manager is available to any employee at the facility to resolve data quality or ethical issues. The QA Manager is independent of laboratory operations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure adherence to highest quality and ethical standards in laboratory operations

Oversee Quality Assurance (QA) program for multiple laboratory sites

Assist in and monitor laboratory’s compliance with the reference methods, SOPs, and agency-specific requirements

Generate and submit monthly QA reports

Monitor quality trend analysis and proactively identify areas for improvement

Assist in identification of systematic problems within the laboratory.

Perform root cause analysis investigations in response to audit findings, client complaints, training needs assessments, data recall events, etc.

Recommend resolutions for ongoing or recurring nonconformance, and ensure implementation of appropriate corrective action

Conduct and respond to external audits conducted by clients and regulatory agencies

Maintain NVLAP, AIHA and NELAC accreditations

Work with management in performing annual Management Review of the Quality System

Perform internal system audits of each department, write audit reports, and approve audit responses

Maintain all necessary state and local laboratory certifications

Maintain training records, including Demonstrations of Capability (DOCs) for all analysts

Review and approve laboratory SOPs. Write SOPs as needed

Track revised reports, and assist in identifying systematic improvements to minimize errors

Track customer complaints and assists in identifying improvements

Assist other laboratories as needed, including performing systems audits of other Eurofins Built Environment Testing laboratories

Monitor new regulations, communicate them to the laboratory, and ensure compliance with the current version of regulations

Education:

BA/BS in a physical or life science.

Three or more hours of college level statistics coursework

Experience with technical writing

Ability and Skills:

Knowledge of :

Environmental testing methodologies

General regulatory requirements (ISO 17025, TNI Standards)

Analytical laboratory techniques

Laboratory QA requirements

Statistical principles

Computers, spreadsheets, and databases

Ability to:

Communicate effectively at all levels of organization, clients, and outside agencies

Work independently and as part of a team

Self-motivate

Adapt to changing circumstances

Maintain a positive attitude

Analyze problems and effect solutions

Prioritize tasks

Learn new techniques

Perform multiple tasks simultaneously

Keep accurate records

Follow instructions

Comply with company policies

Additional Skills:

Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills

Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail

Excellent leadership, initiative, and teambuilding skills

Time management and problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail

This individual will oversee our Chantilly, VA, Atlanta, GA, Orlando, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL Built Environment Testing laboratories. Individuals can be located within commutable distance of one of those labs with a strong preference for Fort Lauderdale, FL. 

This position is a hybrid role with at least 2 days per week being on site. Travel is required throughout the year. 

This role has a salary range of $55,000-65,000 with health, dental and vision benefits as well as a company matching 401K plan and PTO plan. 

Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English

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 section, and geographic location

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. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

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

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

 

Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in the US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates may apply to staff working in these businesses. Successful applicants may be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment.  In addition, certain positions require travel for which vaccination is required in accordance with Eurofins policy.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.