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Eurofins · 1 day ago

Quality Assurance Specialist - Environment Testing

Lancaster, PA, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18/hr - $22/hr

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for supporting the Quality Assurance department and laboratory staff, assisting with certification processes, maintaining documentation, and managing proficiency testing programs.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate

Demonstrates and promotes the company vision

Regular attendance and punctuality

Apply applicable current regulations based on assignment, such as EPA, TNI, PALA, State/Regulatory programs, and ISO17025

Perform all QA functions in compliance with quality policy and regulatory requirements

Manage Proficiency Testing program through ordering of PT samples, entry into LIMS, distribution to the laboratories and reporting of results. Initiate investigation requests for failed parameters

Assist with submissions (applications, records, etc.) for maintenance of laboratory accreditations

Perform transcription review as needed (i.e., PT entries, QAPP tables, accreditation scopes)

Maintain the list of ISO-Approved Suppliers

Make and communicate monthly SOP/forms review assignments for QA staff

Communicate monthly report deadlines to QA department, format monthly reports entries, distribute the report to management

Maintain metrological calibration records for balances, weights, thermometers, etc

Coordinate the scheduling of these activities with the laboratories and the vendor

Help gather needed information for external audits

Support QA staff in performance of Data Miner electronic data audits by compiling initial data to be reviewed by the Senior/Principal Specialist

Review data reports from DI water monitoring, storage blanks, preservation checks, etc

Issue investigation requests as needed

Route investigations and audits once they have been approved and closed by designated QA staff. File routing documentation within the investigation database

Work with Client Services department to organize and approve subcontract laboratories: sending requests for information, tracking responses, etc

Use opportunities to contribute to continuous quality and process improvement of QA department and of the laboratories

Monitor the QA Group email Inbox; assign individuals to requests as needed based on area of representation

Maintain inventory of office supplies for the department; submit supply orders as needed

Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner. Follow all required safety protocols

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

GMP/GLP complianceISO17025 knowledgeQuality Assurance experienceProficiency Testing managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyPlanningOrganizationComputer literacyFollow instructionsEffective communicationAttention to detail