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As the focal point for all quality initiatives, the QA Manager establishes and upholds quality standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Operating independently of production operations and financial responsibilities, this role focuses on maintaining high-quality standards and operational efficiency. A deep understanding of safety and environmental laboratory practices and protocols is essential. The Manager leads the quality assurance team, equipping them to perform effectively and aligned with organizational goals.

The Manager is responsible for:

• Leading the quality assurance team by fostering a culture of responsiveness, leadership, and continuous improvement. Mentoring and guiding staff to enhance performance and support their professional growth.
• Partnering with the Laboratory Director and Operations Managers to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions. Leading cross-functional change initiatives to optimize processes.
• Upholding the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism, ensuring confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive company, personnel, and client information.
• Strategically managing laboratory accreditations, monitoring regulatory updates, and maintaining relationships with accrediting bodies while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., TNI).
• Administration of the proficiency testing program, evaluating results, and collaborating with operations to develop corrective actions for any failures identified.
• Overseeing the laboratory's QA/QC and data integrity improvement activities. Ensuring standard operating procedures are accurate, well-organized, technically sound, aligned with operational goals, and compliant with applicable standards.
• Overseeing personnel training records (e.g., demonstration of capability), ensuring completion, documentation, and evaluation for conformance to applicable requirements.
• Planning, conducting, and documenting internal audits and data assessments. Scheduling and hosting external audits by third-party assessors, clients, and accrediting body representatives. Addressing nonconformances and deficiencies, providing actionable insights to laboratory leadership while planning, implementing, and addressing corrective actions.
• Managing corrective and preventative actions by utilizing root cause analysis tools to document, resolve, and monitor outcomes effectively to prevent reoccurrence.
• Collaborating with the operations team to evaluate and implement efficiency, accuracy, and safety improvements.
• Leading the development and execution of operational goals, efficiency plans, and enhancing the QA program and the QA Manual by integrating best practices such as statistical control and risk-based approaches.
• Developing and delivering QA/QC training to engage staff and promote compliance with ethical standards.
• Documenting validations of new test and measurement services.
• Developing and monitoring QA performance indicators, reporting findings to management, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Completing standard reporting requirements and ensuring compliance with health and safety plans to promote and maintain a secure working environment.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership skills focused on developing and empowering team members to take ownership of their roles and drive meaningful change.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships with operational leaders, promoting open communication and cooperation.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities to identify operational inefficiencies and bottlenecks, propose and implement solutions, take decisive actions to drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly and facilitating productive discussions.
• Expertise in root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Professional mindset emphasizing collaboration, integrity, and safety.

YourExpertise andSkills

These requirements reflect the knowledge,skillsand abilities that help you do your best work here.

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or related field
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant QA/QC experience in an accredited environmental laboratory, with a minimum of two (2) years in a leadership role such as Group Leader, Project Manager, or comparable experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
• Technical expertise in environmental testing methods, including method validation and data interpretation.
• Proficient in root cause analysis, statistical tools, and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) , with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Extensive working knowledge of industry regulations including USEPA, TNI 2016 Standard, 40CFR, and other regulated environments (e.g., DoD/DOE).
• Proven leadership skills with experience mentoring staff, developing high performers, and driving quality initiatives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to liaise effectively with regulators, clients, and internal stakeholders.

Systems Knowledge

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Teams).
• Experience with LIMS, experience with quality management software is a plus

WorkEnvironment andPhysicalRequirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflectwhat'stypically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

• May require working weekends, holidays, and after-hours based on operational demands or team scheduling.
• Ability to lift 20-30 pounds using company-provided equipment, as necessary.
• Ability to remain stationary for approximately 70% of the workday.
• Frequent use of computers and other office productivity equipment is required

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