Los Alamos National Laboratory · 1 week 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 Quality Performance Assurance Specialist will support the Metrology Program and Calibration Laboratory's mission by implementing quality assurance processes, providing timely support, and promoting continuous improvement activities.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist MPCL staff in implementing quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with requirements. Quality assurance processes include document control, records management, and training and qualification
Provide excellent and timely support to MPCL operations
Support continuous improvement activities
Adhere to Laboratory and MPCL environmental, safety, health, and quality processes/procedures
Independently perform work assignments compliantly, accurately, and with minimal direction
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and recommend solutions
Develop a high-level understanding of the MPCL Quality Assurance Program, and how each element interfaces with the others
Qualification
Required
Experience implementing quality program requirements
Ability to make sound decisions in support of quality program implementation
Expert in MS Office Suite
Experience using various software/databases such as EDRMS, UTrain, and Sharepoint
Demonstrated experience working professionally and collaboratively with customers, peers, and management to support calibration service operations
Ability to foster a work environment that promotes openness, trust, communication, teamwork, innovation, and satisfaction
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE 'Q' Clearance, which normally requires U.S. Citizenship
Advanced experience implementing calibration/metrology program quality requirements
Demonstrated experience making sound decisions in support of implementing calibration/metrology program requirements
Demonstrated experience interfacing various elements of a documented quality program
Demonstrated experience providing technical reviews/edits of policies and/or procedures
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 working with ISO/IEC 17025 quality requirements
Experience auditing
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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