Quality Assurance Associate, Eurofins Environment Testing Calscience, Tustin, CA

Job Description

The Quality Assurance (QA) Associate is responsible for assisting the QA Manager and QA Specialists in the maintenance of QC records, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training records, Demonstrations of Capability (DOCs); maintaining accurate information in LIMS modules including sample splitting, equipment information, and analyst information. Additional responsibilities may include assisting in reviewing Quality Assurance Project Plans, gathering information and reference materials requested by clients and other laboratories, gathering supporting documentation for auditors and certifications, and other functions in support of the QA Manager's responsibilities as assigned.

• Monitors support equipment program
• Assists with generation and review of Control Charts and Method Detection Limit (MDL) studies;
• Prepares logbooks for use in the laboratory;
• Transcribes hard copy documents into a digital platform;
• Assists with organization of the corrective action system;
• Assists QA Manager with accreditation authorities including updating certification module and gathering information for renewals and amendment applications;
• Assists in maintaining accurate information in LIMS modules including sample splitting, equipment information, etc.;
• Assists the Quality Specialists and lab staff with internal audits, corrective action review, and overall implementation of the QA program;
• Responsible for refrigerator holding blanks;
• Assists with preparation and reporting of monthly QA performance indicators;
• Assist with Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) reviews and with the preparation of UFP-QAPP Worksheets;
• Assist with external audits and client visits;
• Assist with maintaining the document control database;
• Ensures records are archived and stored properly;
• Assists with answering questions from clients and laboratory staff;
• Maintains Laboratory Staff Demonstration of Capability (DOC) roster;
• Responsible for guidance in on-boarding new employees, creating new-hire packets, assigning new hire tasks and follow-up of their completion, and maintaining training records.

• Requires some college coursework
• Requires 1+ years bench chemistry experience
• Computer skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to prioritize
• Working within a Team
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English

• Associate or higher degree preferred
• Chemistry with laboratory courses
• Knowledge of environmental analytical methods, environmental regulatory requirements, and quality assurance requirements

Compensation range: $20 - $22 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm shift with overtime and possible weekends as needed.

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base compensation of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

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.

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