Aerobiology Laboratories

Resumes: chris@aerobiology.net
Quality Assurance Manager - Denver, Colorado Laboratory

Hours: Part time to Full time

Education/experience required: Individual shall have a bachelor’s degree in an applicable basic or applied science and have at least one year of nonacademic analytical experience appropriate to the types of analyses performed by the laboratory; spore traps, direct microscopic exam of bulk/swabs/tapes, viable bacterial and fungal cultures; or in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, four years of nonacademic analytical experience. The QA Manager shall also have documented training in statistics or quality control procedures.

NOTE Appropriate documentation of training in statistics or laboratory quality

assurance/quality control shall include at least one of the following:

1) College level course in statistics;

2) Continuing education in laboratory quality assurance/quality control (e.g., AIHA-LAP, LLC or equivalent course); or

3) Relevant experience – documented examples of the level of quality assurance/quality control used in applicable work experience.

Responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Manager:

The QAM is responsible for the development, implementation and on-going assessment of a Quality Assurance Program. The QA program is continually evaluated and modified

to conform to all requirements of certifying and accrediting agencies. The QAM oversees and/or accomplishes the design and implementation of a QA program, the establishment of frequency and type of quality control (QC) samples to be analyzed, the summary and analysis of QC data, the correction of problems indicated by QC, the proper storage and integrity of analytical and QC data, the appropriate audits of analysis results and the overall program, and the documentation of laboratory quality system deficiencies. Along with an annual audit, the QAM conducts ongoing reviews which include the examination of all proficiency testing data, preparation and/or review of monthly and/or quarterly control charts and review of any corrective actions taken by analysts to counteract unacceptable internal quality standards.