Environmental Testing Quality Assurance Assistant

ALS is a global leader in testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in a wide range of industries around the world. Using advanced technologies and innovative methods, we help our clients leverage data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.

Our people are the heart of our business, driving testing solutions and innovations to solve complex challenges and create lasting value for our clients. But most importantly, our people care – for each other and for the work we do. With over 20,000 team members across 70 countries, you’ll be part of a global network. Learn more about what makes our workplace great here.

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

Environmental Testing Quality Assurance Assistant

General Accountability:

Responsible to assist with the overall implementation and management of the laboratory Quality Assurance (QA) program and ensuring that quality objectives established by management, regulatory programs and project plans are met.

Specific Responsibilities:

The Quality Assurance Assistant Manager will assist the QA Manager to successfully oversee the following responsibilities:

• Responsible for laboratory QA activities, including measurement verifications for support equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining the document control system.
• Responsible for monitoring and assisting with reviewing and revising QA records, including but not limited to the QA manual and maintaining standard operating procedures.
• Coordinates proficiency testing programs for certification/accreditation programs.
• Maintains certifications/accreditations for regulatory agencies and client certification or approval programs.
• Cross references and maintains certification and PT database.
• Acts as a secondary point of contact during laboratory audits.
• Assists with coordinating and conducting scheduled internal audits with laboratory staff.
• Assists with generating audit responses and initiating changes in procedures resulting from audits.
• Reports and reviews results of PT and QC sample analysis.
• Provides technical assistance to Project Managers and laboratory staff on QA/QC issues.
• Facilitates and/or performs training and maintains and tracks training documentation.
• Performs QA/QC and Ethics policy orientation for new employees.
• Assists with scheduled on-site evaluations by clients and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinates with outside calibration laboratories to perform calibrations for support equipment
• Maintains current approved subcontractor list.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient with electronic applications including MS Word, MS Excel, Sharepoint, etc.
• Adept at using AI to improve efficiency and automation within QA systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with colleagues and multiple clients in a professional and organized manner
• Able to contribute to effectively managing the QA program based on these key skills:
• Have a general understanding of analytical laboratory quality assurance concepts and experience in implementing these concepts in the laboratory.
• Have the ability to interpret state and federal certification and accreditation program requirements per ISO/IEC 17025, TNI standards, and DoD QSM.
• Have the ability to convey accreditation standard concepts or requirements to the lab staff.
• Have the ability to identify and define problems; collect, analyze and interpret data and information; draw appropriate conclusions; propose solutions and/or corrective action.
• Have the ability to organize and prioritize work and to manage projects in a timely and effective manner.
• Have the ability to reorganize and reschedule work on short notice in order to meet revised deadlines and be sufficiently flexible to understand and handle multiple and varied projects, which may not fall within this job description.
• Have the ability to work in the laboratory to perform measurement verifications when required.

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Chemistry or related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of various analytical chemistry techniques and procedures used in an environmental laboratory
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the environmental laboratory industry with working knowledge of QA requirements for environmental laboratories or specific laboratory sections is preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Able to speak and hear clearly while communicating with staff, management, and clients
• Able to sit, and /or stand for 100% of an 8 hour day
• Dexterity in hands and fingers to operate computer and other equipment
• Must have average vision and able to see to read reports and operate equipment
• Some travel may be required (10%)

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. 

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. 

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.  

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request. 

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.