QA Director at Montrose Environmental Group Inc. in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

ABOUT YOU



Are you passionate and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you. Who are we? We are Montrose, a leading environmental services company with 1,600 employees across 70 locations worldwide, focused on supporting clients as they deal with the environmental challenges of today, and prepare for what's coming tomorrow.



WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU



Our Mission is: To help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us, and is supported by our Principles: We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, We Value Our Shareholders. We care for the well-being of our people and offer:

• Competitive compensation packages


• Industry leading benefits packages including company paid life and disability insurance


• Paid parental leave benefits


• Progressive vacation policies and company holidays including floating holidays to meet the diverse needs of our people.


• 401(k) plan offered


• A financial assistance program to help support peers in need


• An educational reimbursement program


• Access to best rates in the industry to bring your student loan debt down to size

A DAY IN THE LIFE



Enthalpy Analytical, a subsidiary of Montrose Environmental Group, is currently seeking a full-time QA Directorto join our South Richmond team. The QA Director is responsible for managing the entire Quality Management System (QMS), standards compliance, and laboratory accreditations. As a leader of the QA team the Director is responsible for designing and implementing improvements in human, technical, safety and quality systems to improve data quality, operational effectiveness and efficiency. The QA Director functions independently and has responsibility for quality assurance and safety oversight independent of production and financial responsibility.



ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading the laboratory's QA/QC and data quality improvement activities


• Managing, maintaining, and expanding the lab's accreditations and licenses


• Manage QA personnel


• Implementing and revising the QA program/QA Manual


• Ensuring SOP's are written, organized and compliant to standards


• Completing, evaluating, reporting PE/PT results and corrective actions


• Organizing records and documenting personnel training, (IDOC's)


• Providing QA/QC program training for lab staff


• Documenting validation of new test & measurement services


• Proactively ensuring compliance to ethics program


• Performing and documenting Internal audits and data assessments


• Organizing, maintaining & completing standard reporting requirements (NELAP, etc.)


• Detecting, documenting, monitoring, resolving, and closing non-conformance and corrective action reports


• Other duties as assigned by the QA Manager

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS



To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Biology or related sciences


• Minimum 5 years prior experience in an environmental testing laboratory; experience the with Department of Defense Quality Systems Manual (DoD QSM) requirements preferred


• Must meet the minimum requirements of the accrediting body(ies) of the laboratory

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental testing regulations and requirements, TNI/NELAP/ISO-17025


• Working knowledge of laboratory procedures, data interpretation and evaluation of data usability


• Ability to collaborate with lab team members to gather, interpret and consolidate data, review data and information for presentation and review


• Effective written and oral communication


• Detail oriented


• Effective time management


• Good knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, table and graph generation and use of applicable computer software


• Demonstrated editorial and proofreading skills


• Good problem solving and troubleshooting abilities


• Effective leadership and personnel management

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.



MAKE THE MOVE



From comprehensive air, water and soil measurement and laboratory services to regulatory compliance, emergency response, permitting, engineering, and remediation, Montrose delivers innovative and practical design, engineering and operational solutions that keep its clients on top of their immediate needs - and well ahead of the strategic curve.We are a fast-paced and dynamic team. At Montrose, you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues in tackling head-scratching professional challenges. If this scenario attracts you, we'd love to speak with you.


Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!


Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. Apply Now