Quality Assurance Officer & Technology Chief (Program & Policy Chief) - Bureau of Laboratory Services

Under general supervision of the Laboratory Director, this position serves as a key policy advisor and is responsible for the formulation, determination and implementation of management policy as it relates to the laboratory’s Quality System (QS). Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to; formulation of and implementation of rules, policies and procedures; management of the laboratory’s quality system accreditation process (e.g., ISO, etc.); and implementation of industry required system audits and training. This position addresses complex quality issues such as corrective action, proficiency program maintenance, as well as quality control aspects related to testing such as control ranges and trending analysis. It has responsibilities related to training, accreditation, proficiency testing and instrumentation. 

Additionally this position will be an Administrator of the Laboratory Information System (LIMS), taking an active part in system selection and upgrades, routine maintenance, implementation of quality system aspects and integration with other related software. This position serves as a project manager for large-scale laboratory projects assigned by the Director; this includes but is not limited to evaluation of current technology systems (e.g. Laboratory Information Management System – LIMS; electronic Quality Management/Reporting Systems, etc.).