Quality Associate

Job Title: Quality Associate

Department: Global Laboratory Services

Reports To: Laboratory Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Purpose Statement: Responsible for internal auditing of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System as well as conducting testing with significant attention to detail.

Key Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Abide by and enforce company policies, safety procedures and good housekeeping practices

Performs quality assurance analysis to ensure consistent and reliable operation in a laboratory setting

Performs routine analysis to ensure the integrity of data, processes, and results and provides recommendations to improve quality standards

Reviews and interprets test results to ensure accuracy, precision, and repeatability

Performs calculations and determinations to validate results or specifications

Validates and verifies methods and identifies issues that may affect the accuracy and integrity of test results

Performs internal auditing

Record keeping as required

Perform other duties as required Job Qualification Requirements:

Associate Degree in related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Effective analytical, planning and organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Adapt to frequent changes in climate, environment, workload and schedules, including Saturday and Sunday work when required

30-day competency evaluation period

Minimum job criteria level - 3 Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasional lifting of 40 pounds or more

Visual attention to assure correct operations

Benefits

We offer a wide range of market-competitive total rewards that include 401(k) match, merit increases, paid holidays, medical, dental, life, vision, short and long-term disability benefits, and tuition assistance to name a few.

EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet Employer

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.