PFAS Lab QA Manager

Summary

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with EPA methods and certification standards for the Heritage Research Group PFAS lab.

*This on-site (possible hybrid time) position will be located in Indianapolis, Indiana.*

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Embodiment and champion of Quality by Design culture
• Ensures daily operational staff follow written policies, procedures, customer requirements, EPA methods, and certification standards. This responsibility also includes review and approval of data generated in the laboratory and laboratory notebooks.
• Write, review and approve quality policies and procedures including SOPs, Work Instructions, Laboratory Analysis forms (Lab batch records), Quality Assurance Manual.
• Train employees on new or changed procedures and maintain proper training records
• Set up new certification programs to meet individual state requirements
• Ensure certification requirements are being met; maintain proper records
• Lead internal and external audits
• Ensure audit responses are completed in a timely manner serve as the primary author on all audit responses
• Manage laboratory investigations for any Out of Specification (OOS) results, customer complaints, provide written investigation reports that include resolution and corrective actions
• Stays up to date on EPA's PFAS methods (Changing LOQ requirements for the methods)
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Heritage believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the company to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Education/Experience: Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering. Minimum of 5 years in an environmental laboratory setting. Minimum of two years in an environmental quality assurance role is required. Experience in a GMP environment required with PFAS analysis a plus. Experience may substitute for education requirements.

Knowledge and Abilities: Requires strong organizational, problem solving, oral and written communications, and writing skills. Knowledge of Quality by Design is a plus. Strong analytical, critical, and creative thinker. Collaborative and team-oriented. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

About The Heritage Group

The Heritage Group (THG) is a privately held portfolio of companies focused on creating long-term value by building world-class businesses. Under four generations of family ownership, we employ thousands of people around the world, with operations across North America, Europe, and China, in the core industries of Environmental and Remediation, Specialty Chemicals and Fuel Products, and Construction and Materials. Driven by innovation and research, our in-house R&D team, Heritage Research Group, specializes in helping our diverse set of companies evolve and adapt to a changing marketplace by providing cutting-edge solutions and exploring new opportunities in its state-of-the-art facility. And while acquisitions, partnerships, internal expansion, and startups may be our cornerstone, we're a family company at heart-aiming to build long-term relationships with our customers, vendors, and partners so that we can turn big challenges into even bigger opportunities to make a difference in the world.

The Heritage Group welcomes the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all to work together to accomplish our goals

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