Quality Assurance Associate - Environmental Lab

Position: Quality Assurance Associate I - Environmental Lab
## Quality Assurance Associate I - Environmental Lab Apply:
USA-CA-Orange:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R8958#
** About Us
** At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.#
** A Day in the Life
** Be part of the team behind quality.

As a
** Quality Assurance Associate I
** in our
** Orange, CA Laboratory**, you'll help maintain the systems, processes, and standards that support reliable laboratory operations. Through audits, quality reviews, CAPA tracking, and training support, you'll play an important role in ensuring compliance, data integrity, and continuous improvement.  If you have hands-on laboratory bench experience in a TNI-compliant environment, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for doing things right, we'd love to hear from you.  

The compensation range for this role is **$22 to $27 per hour**, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.  
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* Schedule:

** Onsite, Monday - Friday  To thrive in this role, you'll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:  
* Track or perform verifications of laboratory supply equipment to ensure operational reliability per SOP and manufacturer specifications.
* Perform daily/weekly reviews of appropriate logbooks, bench sheets, or data for Good Documentation Practices (GDP) compliance.
* Initiate and address non-conformances for corrective actions.
* Collect and interpret quality control data, create control charts, and audit sample reports to track lab performance and identify trends.
* Track CAPA and perform or assist with Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
* Conduct routine internal audits of laboratory processes, documentation, and facilities.
* Prepare audit checklists, reports, and follow-up on findings.
* Accurate and timely communication with internal and external clients.
* Draft, review, and/or revise SOPs, work instructions, forms, or other controlled documents.
* Review and enter Proficiency Testing (PT) data and results.
* Troubleshooting and problem-solving.
* Develop and deliver in-laboratory GDP, ethics, data integrity, safety, and technical training.
* Maintain training records and competency assessments.
* Archive documents in accordance with SOPs.
* Review laboratory data, workflows, and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance with TNI 2016, ISO 17025, client requirements, and our robust quality system.
* Support external audits.
* Communicating relevant updates to applicable people in a timely manner.
* Adhere to documented quality manual, policies, and health and safety practices and protocols (i.e., use of PPE, chemical hygiene, and waste handling).
* Take on additional duties and responsibilities as needed to support our dynamic lab team.  #
** Your Expertise and Skills
** These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a scientific field, or a combination of education, training, and experience.
* 1+ years of relevant experience working in a laboratory or quality assurance role (or equivalent).
* Strong understanding of scientific terminology,…