Quality Assistant

Analytical Resource Laboratories (ARL) is a third‑party contract laboratory that has been providing microbiological and chemical analytical testing for food, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and pharmaceuticals for 23 years. We are hiring an entry‑level team member with a background in analytical chemistry, microbiology, biophysics, or a closely related field who is highly motivated, eager to learn, and ready to wear multiple hats.

Working closely with the Team Lead and/or Laboratory Manager, you will oversee multiple projects, manage quality operations, maintain compliance, and support audits and professional development.

• Lead multiple projects with a focus on quality
• Schedule, participate in, and/or lead Quality Management meetings
• Report work progress to supervisor
• Document all activities and results and report back to supervisor
• Communicate status updates and issues verbally and in writing
• Perform all duties and projects as assigned by Quality Management

• Adhere to all GLP, GMP, and ISO regulations as they pertain to job duties
• Address quality concerns and complaints, initiating CAPA as necessary
• Create Laboratory Quality Reports for Quality Management
• Assist Quality Team in OOS investigations
• Work with Quality Management to ensure corrective actions and complaints are addressed promptly
• Help ensure laboratory compliance with relevant regulations and standards at all levels

• Assist Quality Management with vendor, internal, and customer audits
• Assist in internal audits
• Assist in QC inspections
• Help with QC audits
• Assist in governmental and ISO accreditation audits

• Assist with vendor audits
• Fill out partner questionnaires

• Successfully complete all required training, including skills and proficiency testing
• Acquire and uphold ASQ certification
• Stay informed of industry trends, techniques, and best practices
• Participate in professional development courses and conferences as directed by Quality Management

• Monitor ARL's Monnit System

• Minimum:
  Current matriculation in an accredited university, majoring in a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Bio Physics, Microbiology Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a closely related field
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Bio Physics, Microbiology Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a closely related field

• Minimum:
  Scientific research and technical writing; must be able to interpret and apply federal and ISO regulations applicable to work being done at ARL (i.e., ISO 17025:2017, FDA, cGMP, and GLP regulations)
• Preferred: 1+ years experience in Quality, with at least 2 years in lab leadership experience and knowledge of laboratory techniques and advanced understanding of laboratory procedures; internal audit experience/ASQ certified internal auditor

• Competency in industry‑specific or industry‑related laboratory techniques and procedures
• Clear understanding of the importance of maintaining a clean workspace by following approved procedures and laboratory regulations for testing, health, and safety
• Good understanding of laboratory information systems and laboratory equipment
• In‑depth knowledge and advanced understanding of laboratory techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of the metric system, scientific applications, experimental design, and data evaluation
• Ability to work in a GMP/GLP environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Critical and analytical thinking
• Strong work and professional ethics
• Excellent communication and a high level of emotional and social intelligence
• Commitment to building excellence and being an active contributor to a growing laboratory

• Able to lift 30 to 50 lbs.
• Able to converse fluently in English, verbally and in writing
• Able to complete work on time and meet changing scheduling demands, depending on sample load
• Able to work closely and cooperatively with leadership
• Available 5 days a week, with the possibility of weekend work, if necessary
• Able to travel for audits and training, whenever…