Quality Assurance Representative - Microbiology

Responsibilities

• Supports compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policy.
• Collaborates with management in the testing department to investigate and resolve nonconformances.
• Audits training and competency program for assigned testing department.
• Trains staff in assigned department on Quality Assurances policies and procedures.
• Captures and maintains all departmental quality records.
• Coordinates departmental internal and external proficiency testing activities.
• Supports compliance with document control policies for all procedures and related documents used in the assigned testing department’s quality program.
• Assists with internal and external audits.
• Promotes continuous quality improvement by collaborating with management to implement standardization and process improvement.
• Performs special projects as assigned.
• Actively participates as a member of the Quality Improvement Team.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of progressive laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of current company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of current local, state and federal requirements.
• Leadership skills through accountability, integrity, and collaboration in daily tasks.
• Initiative and strong problem-solving skills.
• Communicates with employees in a manner that creates an informed, positive environment.
• Facilitates efforts to work with others in a way that promotes teamwork and change.
• Projects a positive, professional demeanor.
• Proficiency in computer skills using Windows based software (Word, Excel, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology or other life or physical sciences from an accredited college or university.
• ASCP Certification (Preferred).