Qual Assurance Off; Env Sci

Position: QUAL ASSURANCE OFF (ENV SCI)
## QUAL ASSURANCE OFF (ENV SCI)
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Rhode Island State Health Laboratory:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
September 27, 2026 (9 days left to apply):
JR103867#
** Department
* * Department of Health#
** Division
* * Laboratory#
** Salary**$ - $#
** Job Profile
** JC-- Quality Assurance Officer (Environmental Sciences)#
** Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
** Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm
** 35.0 Standard**#
** Job

Requisition Number
** JR103867 QUAL ASSURANCE OFF (ENV SCI) (Open)#
** Pay Grade
** C00337 A#
** Classification
* * Quality Assurance Officer (Environmental Sciences)#
** Class Definition
**** GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
** To be responsible for quality assurance activities in the Division of Laboratories within the field of specialization indicated by the title within the group: to serve as technical expert and program administrator in quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), proficiency testing, and training programs; to develop, administer, operate, manage, and maintain various QA activities in the Division; to perform other specific tasks as outlined within the group;

and to do related work as required.
** SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
** Reports to and works under the general direction of a Laboratory Chief. The Laboratory Director will also provide oversight and direction. The incumbent will work with considerable latitude in the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; work is subject to review through a variety of mechanisms including conferences and submitted reports for conformance to federal, departmental, divisional and laboratory policies and objectives.
** SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
** As required, may supervise the work of a professional, technical, and clerical staff.
** ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
*** To be responsible for quality assurance activities in the Division of Laboratories within the field of specialization indicated by the title within the group: to serve as technical expert and program administrator in quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), proficiency testing, and training programs; to develop, administer, operate, manage, and maintain various QA activities in the Division; to perform other specific tasks as outlined within the group:
** Environmental Sciences** - food and water chemistry, air pollution monitoring, trace organic,, pesticides, chemistry, and environmental microbiology.

Duties will also include supervision and administration of the private analytical laboratory licensure/certification program.
** Biological Sciences** - diagnostic microbiology, virology, serology, molecular diagnostics, clinical toxicology, and the specimen processing area. Duties will also include divisional training assignments.
** Forensic Sciences** - drug chemistry, forensic toxicology, forensic biology, forensic DNA, combined DNA index system (CODIS), breath analysis, and the evidence control area.
* To assure all aspects of the Laboratory's QA, QC and proficiency testing are sound and within the Laboratory's QA program guidelines.
* To plan, direct and perform audit and consultative activities related to QA, QC, and internal and external open and blind proficiency testing.
* To plan, direct and perform training related to QA and QC activities.
* To apply statistical methods, as required, to identify quality problems and evaluate the effects of changes in testing and control system procedures on quality.
* To assess Laboratory needs regarding quality and proficiency testing programs through audit, testing procedures, and review of new and existing federal and state regulations.
* To maintain and enhance communication with the community, professional associations, accrediting and certifying groups, and governmental agencies at the local, state, and federal levels.
* To prepare and present reports on the progress of Laboratory QA, QC, and proficiency testing activities.
* To help develop and help implement a QC program, including the use of statistical procedures and techniques.
* To design, implement and monitor a QA plan.
* To review and monitor QA and QC activities of the Laboratory in order to determine conformance with established policies, state or federal regulations, or accreditation requirements.
* To perform other administrative tasks related to assessing, maintaining, and improving the quality of the Laboratory as required.
* To develop and maintain a QA/QC data management system utilizing the latest computer technology available.
* To assist the Office of State Medical Examiners with…