Quality Assurance Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Assurance Technician provides quality assurance and quality control support to all areas of the laboratory and supports the Quality Assurance Specialists

SCHEDULE: M-F; 8-4:30 PM

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties reflect key responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving
• Assist the Quality Assurance Specialists in selecting control material, manufactured products, or in?house preparations; prepare control stocks and working material; maintain check?in data on all control materials including negative urine; perform statistical analysis of data, monitor and evaluate control performance; assist directors and supervisors in troubleshooting QC problems
• Assist the Quality Assurance Specialists in the labeling and aliquoting of controls and standards; aid in the inventory and storage of controls
• Maintain appropriate QA/QC department records and documentation and monitor and evaluate laboratory quality records and documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Maintain quality control application database (Athlecon), including new control entry into the system and creating, editing, or modifying test panels
• Assist in submitting internal proficiency samples for testing, collating data and compiling reports for submission to regulatory agencies
• Investigate failed assay batches and failed proficiency results with recommendations to laboratory operations regarding corrective actions
• Provide QA support to all areas that need to evaluate the effectiveness of corrective action implemented and the effectiveness of change made to processes
• Inventory and order bench supplies as necessary in PeopleSoft
• Attain vendor quotes on specialty or custom products for troubleshooting or corrective action needs
• Act as back up for the Quality Assurance Specialists

Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent research and problem resolution skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree in a laboratory science
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong word processing skills required
• Detail oriented, excellent planning and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidates skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here

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