Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI)
Quality Assurance Officer
Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI), Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48900
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Title:
Quality Assurance Officer
$23.14 - $36.86 / Posted Thru: 10-20-24
Location:
Lansing, MI - State of Michigan Laboratories
Purpose:
This position serves as a Quality Assurance Officer for the Bureau of Laboratories and performs a full range of quality assurance assignments to ensure that the Bureau of Laboratories (BOL) is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulatory standards as well as accreditation requirements for laboratory testing on human and environmental specimens.
Duties and Responsibilities:Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, and repair of laboratory equipment including but not limited to centrifuges, temperature equipment, balances, pipettes, chemical fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, dry heat ovens, autoclaves, evaporators, and water purification systems.
Provide quality assurance assistance to ensure that laboratory practices follow regulatory and accreditation requirements, including monitoring the completion of proficiency testing, nonconforming events, and staff competency assessments.
Perform evaluations of laboratory media and reagents to ensure they are performing as expected prior to use by the laboratory.
Collaborate and serve as quality assurance liaison with laboratory and other parties as directed by the Quality Assurance Section Manager.
Serve as a backup for other functions performed by the BOL Quality Assurance Section.
Always represent the best interests of MDHHS and MPHI.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:Education:
A bachelor's degree in a biological science, chemical science, clinical laboratory science (medical technology), or a similar field.
Experience:
At least two years of experience working in a clinical diagnostic testing laboratory or environmental testing laboratory. Experience associated with quality assurance programs is preferred.
Important Skills and Characteristics:High level of organization.
Detail oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
Personal integrity and work ethics.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to maintain favorable relations with internal and external customers.
Ability to follow complex oral and written directions.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to critically observe activities, collect accurate data, correctly analyze data, and summarize data for writing reports.
Knowledge and experience with laboratory safety precautions and practices.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
The candidate must have the ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. The candidate must be able to complete full days of focused computer work as well as full days of repetitive pipetting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, transporting, and lifting (limited to less than 40 pounds). This position regularly works with and around infectious substances and must understand and employ universal precautions in a laboratory environment.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS:
No assigned responsibility.
IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS:
This person is a key member of the laboratory team, ensuring that the needs of the laboratory staff and external clients are met in a timely manner.
REQUIRED COMMUNICATION:Contact Person/GroupFrequencyPurposeSupervisorDailyReportingStaff within TeamDailyPassing/Gathering InformationInternal/External CustomersDailyConsultation
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A world where tomorrow is healthier than today!
Title:
Quality Assurance Officer
$23.14 - $36.86 / Posted Thru: 10-20-24
Location:
Lansing, MI - State of Michigan Laboratories
Purpose:
This position serves as a Quality Assurance Officer for the Bureau of Laboratories and performs a full range of quality assurance assignments to ensure that the Bureau of Laboratories (BOL) is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulatory standards as well as accreditation requirements for laboratory testing on human and environmental specimens.
Duties and Responsibilities:Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, and repair of laboratory equipment including but not limited to centrifuges, temperature equipment, balances, pipettes, chemical fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, dry heat ovens, autoclaves, evaporators, and water purification systems.
Provide quality assurance assistance to ensure that laboratory practices follow regulatory and accreditation requirements, including monitoring the completion of proficiency testing, nonconforming events, and staff competency assessments.
Perform evaluations of laboratory media and reagents to ensure they are performing as expected prior to use by the laboratory.
Collaborate and serve as quality assurance liaison with laboratory and other parties as directed by the Quality Assurance Section Manager.
Serve as a backup for other functions performed by the BOL Quality Assurance Section.
Always represent the best interests of MDHHS and MPHI.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:Education:
A bachelor's degree in a biological science, chemical science, clinical laboratory science (medical technology), or a similar field.
Experience:
At least two years of experience working in a clinical diagnostic testing laboratory or environmental testing laboratory. Experience associated with quality assurance programs is preferred.
Important Skills and Characteristics:High level of organization.
Detail oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
Personal integrity and work ethics.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to maintain favorable relations with internal and external customers.
Ability to follow complex oral and written directions.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to critically observe activities, collect accurate data, correctly analyze data, and summarize data for writing reports.
Knowledge and experience with laboratory safety precautions and practices.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
The candidate must have the ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. The candidate must be able to complete full days of focused computer work as well as full days of repetitive pipetting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, transporting, and lifting (limited to less than 40 pounds). This position regularly works with and around infectious substances and must understand and employ universal precautions in a laboratory environment.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS:
No assigned responsibility.
IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS:
This person is a key member of the laboratory team, ensuring that the needs of the laboratory staff and external clients are met in a timely manner.
REQUIRED COMMUNICATION:Contact Person/GroupFrequencyPurposeSupervisorDailyReportingStaff within TeamDailyPassing/Gathering InformationInternal/External CustomersDailyConsultation
MPHI works with you to promote health for everyone. Together, we will build
a world where tomorrow is healthier than today!
MPHI is an EEO/AA employer that participates with e-verify.
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