NMS Labs · 2 months ago
QA Compliance Technical Specialist
NMS Labs has developed an extensive menu of clinical and forensic toxicology tests to support various sectors. The Quality Assurance Compliance Technical Specialist will monitor compliance with study protocols and internal processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulations.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Participate in activities designed to assure regulatory compliance with licensing/accrediting agencies such as personnel licenses (tracking and submission to agency), external proficiencies (tracking, data submission, data entry for grading), and/or document control within the compliance software
Perform scheduled internal audits at a frequency to assure compliance with applicable processes and procedures
Observe work practices and report any deviations from protocol, method, SOP, or regulations. Notify Supervisor and appropriate personnel of the audit findings by documenting the scope of audit and findings in a written report
Perform follow-up audits as necessary to verify that appropriate corrective action has been completed
Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement efforts
Approved to be a lead auditor in the NMS Labs Internal Audit Program. Writes reports of audit findings and makes recommendations to technical staff on corrective actions for findings
Participate in updates to the audit matrix and/or design and scheduling of internal audits
Reviews proficiency data prior to submission
Reviews and grades proficiency survey results and issues reports for management review
Assist project managers and testing supervisors (as needed) in setup and continuation of laboratory procedures in compliance with established laboratory processes and procedures
Attend professional meetings and/or conferences on QA activities and relay information gained to the QA group
Remains current in compliance trends for those areas of responsibility
Participates/presents in laboratory continuing education program as needed
Ensure that pertinent information is entered into and maintained in the appropriate QA files
Assists QA Regulatory with external audits/inspections, as applicable
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science with a minimum of 3+ years diverse laboratory experience
Or Master's degree in chemistry, physical or biological science with 1-year diverse laboratory experience
3 years' experience in QA auditing involvement
Ability to define and resolve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to read and audit complex technical data and procedures to determine compliance with established processes and procedures
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations to peers and management for the purpose of effecting changes necessary for regulatory compliance
Ability to identify operationally efficient strategies to adhere to quality compliance requirements
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from all co-workers
Ability to effectively prioritize assignments to meet long and short-term deadlines
Strong organization, documentation skills, attention to detail, and able to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
Possess good computer skills (to include Excel and Word) and internet usage
Ability to travel, including out of state
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Preferred
Experience with leading a project
Company
NMS Labs
NMS Labs is a bioanalytical toxicology laboratory offering expansive routine and esoteric toxicology testing services.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$12.27M2020-11-04Series Unknown· $12.27M
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