Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Microbac Laboratories, Inc.
Job overview
The Quality Assurance Specialist at Microbac Laboratories ensures high-quality, accurate, and compliant laboratory data by leading quality systems and supporting operational excellence at the Warrendale, PA location.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves maintaining and enforcing quality systems, reviewing QA/QC data, leading quality initiatives such as audits and CAPA, coordinating accreditation efforts, managing proficiency testing, writing SOPs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and hosting client audits.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid time off including vacation and holidays, flex-time, wellness programs, referral bonuses, and tuition reimbursement.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in science, at least 4 years of laboratory experience, familiarity and thorough understanding of ISO 17025 and NELAC standards, knowledge of quality systems and accreditation requirements, and demonstrated leadership and team collaboration skills.
Career development
Microbac offers career growth opportunities with room to advance in science careers and supports employee development through tuition reimbursement and a culture focused on growth.
Work environment and culture
Microbac promotes a culture of quality, safety, diversity, inclusion, customer success, and employee wellbeing within a family-oriented and supportive environment.
Company information
Microbac Laboratories is a premier commercial laboratory testing firm with nearly 50 years of experience, serving life science, food, nutrition, and environmental industries with a commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.
Team overview
The candidate will join a dynamic team led by enthusiastic members with strong strategic direction, working closely with local and corporate management.
Job location and travel
The position is based on-site in Warrendale, PA, with monthly travel to the Baltimore, MD location, working primarily in a general office environment with moderate noise levels.
Unique job features
The role offers unique opportunities to lead quality assurance in a third-party testing lab with access to senior management and involvement in diverse accreditation and compliance activities.
Company overview
Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is a private, family-owned company specializing in laboratory testing services across various industries, including food, environmental, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals. Founded in 1969, it operates numerous laboratories throughout the United States, providing analytical, microbiological, and chemical testing to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. The company generates revenue by offering comprehensive testing and consulting services to businesses, government agencies, and other organizations, leveraging its expertise and state-of-the-art facilities to deliver accurate and reliable results.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience with laboratory quality systems, especially highlighting familiarity with ISO 17025, NELAC standards, and quality assurance processes relevant to Microbac Laboratories, Inc.
Focus on showcasing leadership skills, your ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams, and experience managing quality control data, internal audits, and corrective actions.
Apply through multiple channels including Microbac's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure and chances of being noticed for the Quality Assurance Specialist role.
Connect with current employees in Microbac’s quality assurance or laboratory divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers like commenting on recent company growth, asking about their experience with accreditation processes, or inquiring about team culture and challenges.
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