Experience in method validation and verification preferred
Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 standards preferred
Background in Quality Control preferred
Proficient with high-end instrumentation like HPLC, GC, ICP, and MS required
Responsibilities
Establish or enhance methods through validations in line with ISO/IEC 17025
Create technical templates for protocols and procedures
Offer technical guidance and troubleshooting as a Subject Matter Expert
Train technical staff on standardized quality policies
Monitor internal quality control and proficiency testing performance
Prepare statistical data evaluations for audits and quality control issues
Support special projects as directed by the Technical Director
Benefits
Opportunity to work as a Subject Matter Expert
Engagement in various technical and quality management projects
Professional development through training of technical staff
Potential to backup in different designated areas for a diverse experience
Involvement with ISO/IEC 17025 compliance efforts and method validations
Full Job Description
Job Description
This position is responsible for being a technical asset for SGS Food Testing Service, North American Operations, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME). As an SME, duties may include the following: Quality Management System, ISO/IEC 17025, method validations, assessment of client data, instrumentation expertise/troubleshooting, performing technical internal audits, and/or monitoring proficiency testing performance.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Participate in the establishment or improvement of methods through validations, verifications and transfers in alignment with the current technical requirements of ISO/IEC 17025.
Prepare technical templates for protocols and procedures as applicable.
Provide technical expertise, instrumentation expertise, and troubleshooting guidance as a SME.
Contribute to the training and development of all technical staff in standardised, technical quality policies and procedures.
Monitor internal QC and PT performance for biases in local laboratory
Prepare statistical data evaluation for client complaints, audit findings, PT/RR performance and/or quality control failures as assigned
May work as a backup in designated areas as directed by the Site or Techincal Director.
As a SME, support special network-related projects as assigned by the Site or Technical Director.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
BSc degree (or equivalent work experience) Required
Previous experience in validation and verification of methods Preferred
Previous experience with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements Preferred
Previous experience in a Quality Control related role Preferred
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
