Quality Assurance Specialist

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Job Title:  

Quality Assurance Specialist

Agency:

Department of Agriculture

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000003522

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$43,080.00

Job Description:

We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership.

• The mission of GDA is to protect consumers, promote agriculture, both locally and globally, and assist our customers using education, technology, and a professional workforce.

• The vision of the GDA is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation.

Job Summary:

This position is located within the Georgia Department of Agriculture Laboratory Division and serves as the Quality Assurance Specialist for two laboratory sections located at the Atlanta laboratory location.

The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for the maintenance of the Quality Management System for the Laboratory Division, in particular the maintenance of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, as well as other types of accreditations.

Daily tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Document Control (managing, editing, publishing documents through the QMS)
• Internal Audits (performing monthly internal audits as well as follow-up audits)
• Maintaining records online and onsite (calibration, uniformity and stability, temperature monitoring, etc.)
• Assesses risks in the laboratory and documents them
• Participates in and records nonconformance corrective actions
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and documents them
• Assists other QA Staff, Assistant Lab Division Director, and Lab Division Director with assigned tasks
• Assists Laboratory Program Managers (in Atlanta and Tifton) with quality assurance tasks.
• Assists with assessments by external accrediting bodies
• Must communicate effectively with laboratory staff
• Must meet project deadlines in a timely manner
• Accepts responsibility for mistakes and takes actions to correct and prevent similar occurrences.
• Accepts directions and feedback from supervisors and managers and follows through appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

• Standing and moving for extended periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience assessing quality in a lab setting
• Excellent reading comprehension, receptivity to training, ability to follow specific instructions, and attention to detail
• Very good interpersonal skills
• Safety consciousness and attentive to lab hygiene
• Excellent organization skills and time management
• General knowledge of testing procedures in multiple fields (microbiology, chemistry, etc.)
• Communicate effectively with staff.
• Working knowledge of Windows computer operating systems and applications including Microsoft Word, Access, Outlook, and Excel.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to phone/email inquiries regarding application status. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

The GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided.  Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the interview process.  Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

If you need accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615.

** The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified *

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in business or related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience related to area of assignment.--Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.