Eurofins Environment Testing is searching for a Quality Assurance Assistant to join the Tinley Park, IL team.

The Quality Assurance Assistant assists the Quality Assurance Manager during audits and client visits. Helps maintain reference data in LlMS and performs spot audits internally at the request of the QA Manager. Performs customer service requests for Project Management staff, supplies SOP's, certification information, and method information. Works with the laboratory to maintain SOP's and other method performance documentation as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager (QAM).

Quality Assurance Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Perform QA data audits to ensure laboratory is in compliance with policies and procedures
Assist in scheduling of proficiency testing samples and other QC samples. Process and report QC samples as routine samples to appropriate agencies
Issue controlled and uncontrolled documents to enforce current policies and SOP's
Assist QA Manager in maintaining the laboratory’s reference data
Prepare or post certification applications
Assist in internal and external audits and client visits
Ensure maintenance of training records for all employees
Assist in identification of systematic problems within laboratories
Recommend resolutions for ongoing or recurring nonconformance
Maintain historical indices of all technical records including SOPs, QC records, laboratory data, etc
Ensure maintenance of records archives
Assist operations personnel in writing QA SOP’s
Assist departments in generating MDL spreadsheets and calculations, reviewing MDL studies
Provide SOP’s, QAMP’s, and answer certification questions for Project Managers
Answer questions on methods from laboratory personnel
Subcontract laboratory information maintenance
Laboratory surveillance to ensure equipment calibration

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

BS in Scientific related field
Requires demonstrated knowledge of chemistry lab terms, laboratory work, and measurement
Requires 1+ years bench chemistry experience
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The ideal candidate would possess:

Environmental analytical methods
Environmental regulatory requirements
Quality Assurance requirements
Time management skills
Ability to prioritize
Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed.
Position is required to be onsite, located at our Tinley Park, IL site.
Position will pay $20.00- $25.00/hr based on experience

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.