QA Specialist II

Hanford Laboratory and Management Integration, LLC (HLMI) is recruiting for an Quality Assurance Specialist II in Richland, WA.

This position will support Hanford Laboratory Management and Integration, LLC (HLMI). HLMI is located in Richland, WA, and operates, manages, and maintains the 222-S Laboratory Complex for the Department of Energy. The HLMI members are Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN), and Advanced Technologies and Laboratories International (Gaithersburg, MD).

Responsible for providing analytical quality assurance services in support of HLMI activities. Performs a variety of duties to include: plans, schedules, participates in and/or leads QA program audits, surveillances, and assessments in support of corrective action programs; performs data review of analytical test results; conducts investigations of analytical data anomalies and identifies process deficiencies, develops and/or revises quality plans, procedures, and audit checklists; and assists personnel with the interpretation/implementation of ISO 17025, DOE-CAP or SW-846 related requirements.

Under general supervision, responsible for providing analytical Quality Assurance services in support of HLMI activities.

Participates in project-wide system audits and surveillance, including supplier or subcontractor audits or surveillance to approved audit checklists and procedures.
• Designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data. Interprets quality trends.
• May lead workers engaged in measuring, testing, and tabulating data concerning quality and reliability. May compile and write training material and conduct training sessions on quality activities.
• Reviews process procedures and quality reports. Identifies and reports quality problems or trends.
• May specialize in particular area of analytical Quality Assurance, such as software quality, laboratory quality, proficiency testing, minimum detection limits, method validations, EPA standard methods, or NQA-1 requirements implementation in a laboratory setting.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Chemistry, Science, or related field and 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills needed to facilitate project milestones. Must be able to clearly and concisely communicate to peers and management.
• Experience working in a regulated environment.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Grade 16: $83,950 - $105,750

In accordance with ATL salary determination process, ATL takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; vacation/sick/holiday pay*.

222-S Lab Recruiting Video link below:

https://youtu.be/iV79xlJ8qF0

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