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Laboratory Quality Assurance Coordinator

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Washington State University
Location
Pullman, WA

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Employment Type: Part-time
Posted data: 2021-01-07
Req: R-152

Title:

1437-YN - Laboratory Quality Assurance Coordinator

Business Title:

Laboratory Quality Assurance Coordinator

Location:

Area:

Department:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - OT Eligible

Position Number:

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Quality Assurance Coordinator is responsible for working with the Quality Systems Manager, laboratory administration, and laboratory staff in administering the laboratory quality program, assisting the Quality Systems Manager in assuring that the quality system is implemented and followed at all times; working directly with Section Heads, Laboratory Managers/Supervisors and other employees concerning quality assurance; assisting in reviewing technical and administrative procedures to ensure that quality assurance and safety principles are included; assisting in revisions of the Quality Manual and quality procedures as necessary; assisting with internal auditing, and assisting in maintaining all appropriate records regarding implementation of quality control in WADDL. Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 /BSL-3 laboratory safety guidelines and work environment is required.


Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in a program-related area AND three (3) years of relevant quality control experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Requirements:

  • Physical eligibility required for working in a BSL-2 and BSL-3 environment. See the following link for more information: https://www.cdc.gov/training/QuickLearns/biosafety/
  • Experience with quality system programs including document control, corrective and preventive actions, control trend tracking, etc.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to travel.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • MS or PhD in science related field and documented advanced quality assurance training and certification.
  • Experience in quality control / quality assurance in a medical (animal health, public health, medical microbiology or equivalent) laboratory setting.
  • Experience writing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Experience with Q-pulse or other electronic quality management database system.
  • Demonstrated ability enter data accurately into a database.
  • Experience creating and formatting documents and forms as a pdf. Fundamental knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Professional, Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
  • Demonstrated organizational skills.
  • Experience with AAVLD, ISO 17025, ISO 15189, CLIA, or equivalent laboratory requirements and accreditation.
  • Experience with HIPPA requirements.
  • Experience writing a quality systems manual and quality systems documents.

Additional Information:

Monthly Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
FTE: 50%
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Position Term in months: 12
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA, 99164

Department: WA Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL)
Department Link: https://waddl.vetmed.wsu.edu/
Background Check: This position has been designated to require a background check.


Posting Close Date: January 20, 2021
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter.
Applicants are required to include contact information for at least three (3) professional references in the application
Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover letter

Time Type:

Part time

Position Term:

Posting Close Date (If empty, open until filled):

January 20, 2021

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Organization

Working at Washington State University

Founded as the people’s university, WSU embraces its land-grant heritage, seeking to transform lives through education, research, and community engagement and service. The University has been delivering life-changing knowledge and discoveries to the state, region, nation, and the world for nearly 130 years. WSU enjoys productive partnerships with major industries in the state, including agribusiness, aerospace, health care, software, technology, and construction. The colleges at WSU Health Sciences Spokane have formed robust partnerships across the state of Washington, both with large medical centers and hospitals, as well as a variety of rural and community hospitals and clinics.

WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and online through the Global Campus. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state and extension offices in every county. Learn about WSU’s statewide reach.

WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research with nationally recognized academic programs, renowned professors, students who make a difference, and vibrant communities.

WSU offers staff and faculty a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. Explore WSU’s benefits.

Review the application instructions for instructions and tips on using the WSU Jobs site and applying for jobs at WSU.

WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and online through the Global Campus. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state and extension offices in every county. Learn about WSU’s statewide reach.

WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research with nationally recognized academic programs, renowned professors, students who make a difference, and vibrant communities.

WSU offers staff and faculty a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. Explore WSU’s benefits.

Review the application instructions for instructions and tips on using the WSU Jobs site and applying for jobs at WSU.

Diversity Profile: Washington State University

As a land-grant institution, diversity, equity, and inclusion serve as core values and beliefs of Washington State University (WSU). At the university, college, or department level, WSU is committed to fostering open, proactive dialogue to create a more inclusive culture at all its locations including the five physical campuses and its online Global Campus, as well as its 39 Extension offices, four research centers, and 25 small business development centers.

Core Belief

WSU is committed to achieving an ethical and socially just society for all. Instituting social change on a large scale begins at home with system-level policies that actively promote equity. The University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout every aspect of its statewide system. We strive to create a climate that enables underrepresented students, faculty, and staff to thrive in communities that foster a sense of belonging in a culture of inclusion. The ultimate goal? Creation of institutional culture in which inclusion and equity are the norms, a model that helps move the world toward a place in which all people are treated with dignity and respect.

Core Value

Equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Promotion of an ethical and socially just society through an intentional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

WSU’s core ideology can be found in its System Strategic Plan. 

WSU’s Student Body

WSU's student body statewide is ethnically diverse: 31 percent of our students are underrepresented minorities, and first-generation students represent nearly 33 percent of the total enrollment. About 15 percent of WSU students hail from outside the state of Washington and about 7 percent are international students. System-wide enrollment reached a record 31,607 students in fall 2019.

Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence Recently Announced

Dr. Lisa Guerrero was recently named associate vice provost for inclusive excellence. Guerrero has been an active advocate for diversity and inclusion since joining the WSU faculty in 2004. She is currently a professor of Comparative Ethnic Studies in WSU’s School of Languages, Cultures, and Race. She will maintain her faculty position, while serving as associate vice provost in a half-time appointment.

Dr. Guerrero will provide leadership to academic affairs in implementing WSU’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. She will help to identify and implement best practices and evidence-based approaches in faculty hiring, tenure and promotion, research support, faculty retention, teaching and mentoring, and curriculum planning. One of her first areas of responsibility will be to oversee the Racism and Social Inequality in the Americas faculty cluster hire program for Fall 2021.

Representative Affinity Groups

Representative affinity groups within the Washington State University system include the following:

WSU Resources and Offices

WSU Human Resource Services supports a climate of integrity and equity that actively reflects open, respectful dialog. Additional resources are available on the Human Resource Services website.

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