This contract engagement is for a detail-oriented QA Analyst with extensive experience in quality assurance within a laboratory setting. The role focuses on ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance of laboratory data, procedures, and information systems, and involves improving Python-based data operations. The ideal candidate can communicate effectively with laboratory professionals and software development teams while adhering to quality standards and documentation guidelines.
Responsibilities
Review, revise, and improve existing Python code and data operations to enhance efficiency and support integration with laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
Support the implementation, testing, and validation of LIMS applications to ensure accurate data capture, processing, storage, and reporting
Develop, revise, and verify quality assurance standards and procedures based on established analytical chemistry methods, including the use of accuracy and reproducibility data to validate test results
Review new and modified programs, technical documentation, and specifications to confirm that solutions meet user requirements and established quality guidelines
Identify software defects, inconsistencies, and deviations from established standards, and recommend corrections or improvements to development teams
Review laboratory analytical data packages for completeness, accuracy, traceability, and compliance with applicable environmental, public health, and regulatory reporting requirements
Verify that laboratory results submitted to external organizations meet required documentation and reporting standards
Examine chemistry procedures for deviations from published analytical methods and document findings or recommend corrective actions
Validate Excel spreadsheets used for analytical calculations to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of results
Review system outputs, electronic records, and audit trails to confirm data integrity and compliance with quality assurance standards
Evaluate chemical inventory systems and recommend improvements to support effective laboratory operations and accurate inventory tracking
Review and assess annual competency documentation for laboratory personnel across multiple analytical methods
Collaborate with chemists, laboratory staff, IT professionals, and software developers to resolve quality issues and improve laboratory processes
Maintain thorough documentation of testing activities, validation results, identified defects, procedural deviations, and corrective actions
Recommend enhancements to laboratory systems, processes, and quality practices to improve operational efficiency and reliability
Requirements
13 years of experience in quality assurance within an analytical, environmental, chemical, or similar laboratory environment
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Ability to communicate effectively with laboratory chemists, technical staff, IT professionals, and software developers
Experience collaborating with IT and development teams to support LIMS implementation, testing, and validation
Experience participating in system testing, identifying defects, documenting findings, and recommending improvements
Ability to conduct detailed reviews of analytical laboratory data packages for accuracy, completeness, traceability, and regulatory compliance
Understanding of laboratory data reporting requirements and quality standards associated with environmental, public health, or chemical analysis
Experience reviewing electronic records, system outputs, and audit trails to verify data integrity and documentation accuracy
Knowledge of quality assurance principles, established procedures, and analytical testing standards
Python programming skills, including the ability to review, modify, and improve existing code
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills
Ability to follow established instructions and guidelines while identifying opportunities for process improvement
Nice to have:
Experience working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), including system implementation, integration, testing, or validation
Familiarity with analytical chemistry methods and the use of accuracy and reproducibility data to assess test results
Experience reviewing laboratory procedures for deviations from published methods
Experience validating Excel spreadsheets used for scientific or analytical calculations
Familiarity with regulatory laboratory reporting requirements, including environmental and public health standards
Experience evaluating chemical inventory systems or supporting laboratory operational improvements
Experience reviewing staff competency documentation across multiple laboratory testing methods
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
2+ years of experience supporting the development of, reviewing, or ensuring compliance with statements of work, contracts, or other formal work agreements
1+ year of experience working with programs governed by state or federal regulations
Experience supporting public-sector technology initiatives or applications used by the general public
Experience working in regulated environments where business processes and technology solutions must align with established policies and compliance requirements
Experience contributing to strategic roadmaps, technology enhancement planning, and cross-functional process improvement initiatives
Benefits
Medical benefits (Platinum level plans available)
PTO
Holiday pay
VTO
401K
Charitable match
Training reimbursement
Important Details
Work format: work from home, hybrid, or on-site options
About the Company
KeSTA I.T. is a Utah-based technical staffing and consulting services firm specializing in temporary and permanent placement of professionals in software, hardware, network, cloud, CRM/ERP, data, end-user support, web, and executive/leadership positions.
