Los Alamos National Laboratory · 5 hours ago
Quality Performance Assurance (QPA) Specialist 2 / 3
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The QPA Specialist will be part of the Institutional Quality and Performance Assurance-Quality Support Services Group, responsible for ensuring quality requirements are implemented and compliant across various programs and projects.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Junior H.
Responsibilities
Ensuring quality requirements are incorporated into the Organization mentioned
Regular contact with other resources internal and external to the IQPA-QSS Group may be necessary to execute responsibilities successfully
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated knowledge and application of nuclear codes and standards. For example: 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, DOE Order 414.1E, ASME NQA-1-2008/ASME NQA-1A-2009 Addenda to ASME NQA-1 - 2008, and/or U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Guide Series or equivalent
Demonstrated knowledge/experience participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillances, audits and/or Non-Conformance disposition and closure
Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and schematics
Above average written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel across multiple organizations to solve problems
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 8 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Preferred
Experience providing QA support in nuclear or high-hazard environments, including procedure reviews, readiness activities, and assessments
Advanced knowledge of Nonconformance Reporting (NCR) processes and ability to coordinate NCR actions and quality documentation
Experience implementing and maintaining a facility QA program, conducting document reviews, and support of audits, inspections, and surveillances
Skill in applying QA principles to enhance processes, identify deficiencies, and guide corrective actions across facility and program activities
Proven ability to escalate quality issues, ensure compliance, and support overall QA performance and audit coordination
Benefits
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid maternity and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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