Quality Assurance Specialist - Eurofins Analytics - Ashland, VA

The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Manager in performing data audits, special audits, assisting with external and systems audits, overseeing the maintenance of QC records, certifications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training records, Demonstrations of Capability (DOCs), arranging and managing proficiency testing (PT) samples. Additional responsibilities may include chemical inventory tracking/traceability and acting with the Hazardous Waste Coordinator in managing laboratory hazardous waste/disposal. EHS duties as assigned.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:As assigned by the QA Manager, the duties and responsibilities may include all or some of the following items:Serve as full time, onsite member of the staff and participate directly in laboratory Quality Assurance (QA). Quality Control (QC) and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) activities.Maintain and coordinate schedule/calendar for QA and EHS activities.Assist with Proficiency Testing (PT) sample activity and scheduling; this includes logging into LIMS, timely results reporting, maintaining data generated, initiating and tracking PT outlier investigations.Maintain chemical inventory and traceability using established systems.Conduct periodic onsite audits using established tools (spreadsheets, forms, etc.) as directed for monitoring conformance to SOPs, safety programs and accreditation policies.Prepare QA/QC/EHS reports for laboratory management using established tools.Develop and maintain training records (IDCs, CDCs, etc.) for analysis as required by the accrediting agencies.Acting in coordination with Hazardous Waste Coordinator and disposal vendor, manage required testing and records generation/retention for laboratory hazardous waste activity.Serve as Coordinator of Safety Committee.Maintain calibrations for in-house support equipment (weights, thermometers, balances, flow meters, etc.)Utilize established statistical procedures/techniques for evaluation of QC data generated from testing customer samples.Exercise responsibility and authority to halt work or withhold test reports when non-conformance work is identified.Maintain document control program for policies and procedures.Other duties as assigned.