Laboratory Quality Assurance Specialist

Do you enjoy reviewing analytical data and ensuring high-quality data reports? Then, we want you here at LCRA! We are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our outstanding environmental laboratory team that operates in a high-production facility. The position works closely with Environmental Lab Management, Regulatory Compliance Program Manager, LIMS Applications Administrator, and Analytical Supervisors to ensure customer requirements can be met. Quality limits are detailed in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and analytical operations are aligned to meet customer deliverables. You will be primarily working on independent tasks and performing similar duties every day, and attention to detail is key while keeping the overall vision in focus. This role is an integral part of our laboratory operations. If our mission to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship aligns with your interests, then apply today!

You will be trusted to:

- Review all assigned ELS final data results and associated customer deliverables prior to being released to the customer to ensure they meet the customer project requirements, ELS policies, and any related federal or state requirements, and signs ELS final data reports.

- In conjunction with ELS management, operational supervisors, and account managers, maintain accurate detection limits, control limits, and customer derived maximum contaminant limits in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

- In conjunction with the Account Managers, review all assigned customer Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP) to ensure ELS can meet all analytical quality and reporting requirements. Report any inaccuracies or concerns to the respective Account Manager, operational supervisor, ELS Regulatory Compliance Program Manager, and ELS Lab Manager for review.

- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with the ELS Quality System Manual (QSM) approved methods, National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) requirements, state and federal regulations, and client-specific Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP).

You qualify with:

- A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science, physical sciences, or engineering, plus two or more years of experience in reviewing data results generated by inorganic and organic chemistry and microbiology areas in a commercial laboratory or other relevant experience. A Master’s or Doctoral degree(s) in the above disciplines may each be substituted for one year of experience.

You are a great fit with:

- Four or more years’ experience reviewing data results in a commercial environmental laboratory. A Bachelor’s degree in one of the above related fields with 16 hours or more of college semester credit hours in chemistry.

Salary Range:

$24.10/hour-$29.46/hour

This pay range represents a general target and is not reflective of the full pay range. Offers to selected candidates are contingent upon various factors such as skills, experience and education.

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.