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requisition no: 870965

agency: agriculture and consumer services

a master's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry or biochemistry.

certain positions within this class require individuals to meet specific federal or state regulations as identified by the employing agency.

there will be a standard numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates in order to move to the next phase of consideration as part of the hiring process for this position.

to be considered for a position with the florida department of agriculture and consumer services:

• all fields in the candidate profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. Must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable in the candidate profile.

the florida department of agriculture and consumer services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

occasional travel required.

to maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of artificial intelligence (ai) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

works as quality assurance officer in coordination with laboratory and quality management leadership, to develop, organize, and administer the quality management system to coordinate activities related to the maintenance of accreditation to iso/iec 17025 and alacc requirements, compliance to the state program, usda/pdp, and other federal grant guidelines. Monitors the laboratory performance on internal and external qa samples. Initiates and assists with the management of corrective actions.

Contributes to the development and implementation of all quality assurance and management procedures, including but not limited to document control system (quality manual, sops, quality records), equipment calibration program, improvement processes, trend analysis, method development, metrological traceability, and management of externally provided services. Is responsible for maintaining assigned documentation and records. Schedules, performs, and reviews internal audits. Uses expertise to assist in directing investigative analyses and root cause analysis.

Works with laboratory staff and quality manager to ensure quality assurance, risk analysis, and ultimately, improvement, as required under iso/iec 17025. Reviews documents for accuracy and completeness. Provides support to state hemp program. Generates reports for management reviews and meetings. Promotes collaboration, team building, and effectively interacts and coordinates with staff at all levels, including administrators, technical managers, analysts, and technicians.

Assists as needed with final qa/qc management reviews and release of batches for usda pdp program. Trains staff in quality principles and practice. Participates in the development of training/educational material and appropriate training schemes. Maintains personal expertise in analytical procedures, instrument technology, quality assurance, improvement, and management through self-motivation. Complies with state and department policies and procedures for analysis of foods, and ensures staff is advised on procedures and assures accountability.

Maintains applicable certifications to…