Qual Assurance Off (Env Sci Job Providence area,Rhode Island USA,Quality Assurance

Position: QUAL ASSURANCE OFF (ENV SCI)

Job Information

Department Department of Health Division Protective Services (Non-Sworn) Salary $ - $ Job Profile JC-- Quality Assurance Officer (Environmental Sciences) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm Standard 35.0 Job Requisition Number JR103704 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

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 their Quality Assurance Program and tracking of performance measures.
To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications for Appointment

Knowledges, skills and capacities: A thorough knowledge of QA, QC and proficiency testing concepts; the ability to apply these concepts to resolve complex conditions in laboratory and administrative settings; expert knowledge of inspection and test and measurement techniques, including statistical analysis and sampling techniques, used to study QA and QC problems in laboratories and administrative environments; a thorough knowledge of laboratory methods and techniques, and the ability to apply such knowledge to assure the Laboratory meets state, federal and other applicable quality assurance requirements;

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