Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst

About the role

The Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst is part of the Quality Management team, led by the Quality Director (QD). This position will assist the Director and Assistant Quality Director (AQD) in ensuring the highest level of quality assurance and quality control for CHI’s labs, by supporting their efforts to manage and implement the requirements of the accreditation programs and standard practices for the Center.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quality assurance and quality control documentation for proficiency testing, corrective actions, and internal and external audits under the direction of the Quality Director and Assistant Director.
• Assist with the documentation, review and ongoing monitoring of quality incidents and corrective actions.
• Absorb notifications to legal stakeholders.
• Import and organize quality assurance and quality control documentation into Qualtrax.
• Absorb with Quality Working Group (QWG) meetings and projects.
• Absorb with documentation for internal audits, gap assessments, and annual management review.
• Absorb with quality- and lab safety-related training for lab employees.
• Absorb with monthly and annual equipment assessments and quality checks.
• Absorb with annual equipment inventory audits to ensure equipment, reagents and supplies meet required accreditation standards for quality assurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Willingness to acquire aptitude in general laboratory procedures, techniques, and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• The ability to evaluate complex language and seek out guidance on interpretation questions relating to local policies and laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forensic DNA laboratory technical and/or quality assurance experience.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

8:00a - 5:00p, M-F, with option for modified schedule

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Employment at the Center for Human Identification is contingent upon your agreement to provide a DNA sample for purposes of quality control to detect sample contamination.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit – and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.