QA Associate

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QA Associate

The Quality Assurance Associate plays a crucial role in supporting the Quality Assurance Manager to ensure regulatory compliance across all laboratory operations. This position focuses on maintaining and continuously improving the laboratory's quality management system, in alignment with accreditation standards such as ISO/IEC:2017. Based on experience, the QA Associate may take ownership of specific QA tasks and serve as a backup for the QA Manager.

• Support the Quality Assurance Manager in maintaining and improving the quality management system.
• Conduct in-depth internal audits and procedural audits against SOPs and LABs to ensure compliance.
• Report audit findings and assist in their resolution.
• Assist in external audit activities and implement corrective actions.
• Promote QA training and manage database records of external suppliers.
• Record and track new laboratory equipment information in LIMS.
• Coordinate internal and external calibration and verification of laboratory equipment.
• Review new or revised documentation for conformity with internal policies and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure routine maintenance and consumable replacement for water purification systems.
• Reconcile records of reference materials and solutions and ensure proper disposal of expired items.
• Maintain quality records and perform annual quality record and data archival.

• Proficiency in quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with quality management systems, GLP, ISO standards, and chemistry.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related science from a four‑year college or university and two years of relevant QA experience in a regulated laboratory.
• Working knowledge of laboratory equipment, test methods, and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.

• Experience with improvement and learning initiatives.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

The position is based in a fast‑paced analytical laboratory operating from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. The team comprises six chemists and the QA Associate reports to the Lab Manager. The work involves regular use of analytical equipment with possible exposure to hazardous chemicals. Employees must be able to understand instructions and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

The laboratory offers designated free parking downtown, medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits. The company organizes monthly food events, summer BBQs, and a ’Kids to Work Day’.

Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay range: $52,000.00–$52,000.00 per year.

Benefits include medical/vision insurance (company covers 100% of employee premium and 90% of dependent), dental insurance, LTD, FSA, supplemental insurance, Legal Shield/IDShield, 401(k), paid time off.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 13, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market.

The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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