Quality Assurance Coordinator Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics - 2.7 Centennial, CO Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $105,000 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Statistics Writing skills Bachelor's degree CLIA regulations Data interpretation Productivity software Laboratory information systems (LIS) Quality assurance experience within healthcare Full Job Description Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. Job Description The Laboratory Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that DPT's quality system is well-documented, traceable, and compliant. This role focuses specifically on regulatory readiness documentation and inspection support. Role is critical in tracking, organizing, and executing the administrative an procedural backbone of the laboratories' quality program.. This position ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., CLIA, CAP, ISO, FDA) and drives continuous quality improvement initiatives. The QA Coordinator develops and maintains policies, conducts audits, manages documentation, and trains staff on quality procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Management System (QMS)

Oversight:

Develops, implements, and maintains the laboratory's comprehensive quality management system, including the Quality Manual, policies, and procedures.

Regulatory Compliance:

Monitor and ensure continuous compliance with all applicable accreditation and regulatory standards (e.g., CAP, CLIA, ISO 15189, GxP, FDA).

Audits and Inspections:

Coordinate and participate in internal and external audits/inspections, manage the response to findings, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). Assist in preparing audit schedules and checklists. Track corrective actions and verify closures. Organize and maintain documentation needed for audits and inspections. Assist in preparing materials and responses for regulatory and accrediting inspections and client audits.

Documentation and Record Control:

Oversees the documentation control system.. Logs and tracks nonconformances, deviations and incident reports. Ensures completeness and accuracy of quality records.

Change Management Support:

Log and monitor change requests. Track approval workflows and implementation timelines. Assist in collecting / reminding of required objective evidence for activity / file closure. Ensure related documentation is complete before closure.

Training and Education:

Develop and conduct training sessions for staff on quality standards, new procedures, and best practices to promote a quality culture. Send reminders for upcoming and overdue training, as applicable.

Event and Risk Management:

Assist in investigation of non-conformances, errors, and incidents; perform root cause analysis; and determine corrective actions to mitigate future risks. Ensure timeliness of all activities to meet regulatory expectations. Develop tools to assist with tracking activities / actions.

Communication and Coordination:

Schedule QA Meetings and take meeting minutes. Communicate deadlines, updates and quality-related notifications. Serve as liaison between QA and other departments.

Supplier Qualification Program:

Develop schedule to ensure Approved Supplier List (ASL) is kept up-to-date. Ensure qualification / re-qualification documentation is current and filed appropriately. Participate in vendor-related SCAR issuance, receipt of responses and assuring documentation meets DPT's requirements.

Qualifications Required Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in a chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS/MT) from an accredited institution.

Experience:

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a clinical or analytical laboratory environment, with demonstrated experience in quality assurance or quality control.

Knowledge:

Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO, CLIA, CAP) and relevant federal/state regulations.

Skills:

Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an aptitude for data interpretation and statistical analysis. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse staff and management. Proficiency with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in quality management (e.g., Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Six Sigma certification). Experience with specific laboratory certifications/standards relevant to the lab's specialty (e.g., ASHI, CAP, CLIA,)

Additional Information Compensation:

$85,000-$105,000 salary What we offer: Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options Life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match Paid vacation and holidays Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.