<p>Position Summary</p> <p>This position performs a variety of tasks necessary to maintain the laboratory's quality system including program planning, analysis, and the development of procedures based on national accreditation policies. Responsibilities include providing analysis of quality related policies and developing procedures from the analysis, reviewing changes to existing procedures and conducting internal audits to assess the adherence to those policies and procedures and to maintain defensibility of analytical results.</p> <p>Responsibilities also include maintaining the control limits processes across six separate units at BLS; overseeing the corrective action process and the laboratory's proficiency testing program. The position will help develop the annual plan for internal audits across all sections and units of the lab and prepares comprehensive internal audit reports for management review. This position also assists BLS management prepare for audits by external bodies such as the FDA, ISO, EPA, USDA, and others by reviewing and applying their requirements and standards. This position also serves as the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) coordinator, assisting the QAS Manager with the implementation, coordination, and maintenance of the system. This position is responsible for analyzing existing and future workflows, analyzing system issues, and providing technical support to laboratory staff. This position will support Bureau plans and initiatives; and may be required to give expert testimony in court.</p> <p>Quality Assurance Analyst Position Description</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>The classification of this position is Program and Policy Analyst-Adv, which is in schedule-range 07-03 with a starting pay of $36.00 per hour up to $42.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Pay on appointment may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the compensation plan. Pay for current State employees will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code. This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. A 12-month probationary period is required.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>DATCP does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the selected applicant being able to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States.</p> <p>A criminal background check will be performed on the selected applicant prior to an offer of employment.</p> <p>Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver's license or the ability to provide one's own transportation for work purposes is required.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Minimally qualified candidates will have each of the following:</p> <ul> <li>Professional experience working in a testing laboratory setting. </li><li>Professional experience performing quality assurance tasks with at least three for the following: auditing (internal or external), document control and retention, non-conformance and corrective action investigations, or proficiency testing. </li><li>Professional experience working with any of the following software: laboratory information management system (LIMS), quality management software, or other laboratory management software or databases. </li><li>Professional experience maintaining and organizing calibrations of laboratory equipment. </li></ul> <p>In addition, highly qualified candidates will have one or more of the following:</p> <ul> <li>Professional experience applying and interpreting ISO 17025 accreditation standards or regulatory requirements, such as FDA, USDA, or EPA, to testing laboratory procedures and policies. </li><li>Professional experience preparing control charts and control limits, including compiling the data and reviewing the control limits for correctness and/or trend analysis. </li><li>Professional experience maintaining and administering a laboratory information management system (LIMS), quality management software, or other laboratory management software or databases including, but not limited to, analyzing workflows for incorporation into the system, building records, testing builds, and implementation of the solution. </li><li>Professional experience with writing, reviewing, and maintaining quality or laboratory related standard operating procedures (SOPs) and communicating change to relevant stakeholders when necessary. </li></ul> <p>It is critically important your application materials clearly describe your experience related to the stated criteria. The job experts who evaluate your application materials must be able to make an accurate assessment regarding your qualifications. Applicants who do not meet at least the minimum qualifications or who do not clearly identify minimum qualifications will be ineligible to continue in the selection process.</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>If viewing this posting on an external site (such as indeed.com, etc.), please visit Wisc.Jobs and search for this Job ID:17360 to complete your application for this posting.</p> <p>DATCP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment page on WDVA's website.</p> <p>To be considered for this position, you will need to create an account (if you don't already have one) and apply online via the "Apply for Job" button listed on the top right of this page. You will be required to upload a current resume and a letter of qualifications (also known as a cover letter) that clearly describes your qualifications and experience as they relate to the qualifications listed in this job posting. For more applicant resources, including tips on how to write a resume and letter of qualifications, click here.</p> <p>Your resume and letter of qualifications will be evaluated by one or more job experts. Candidates who are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process where vacancies exist, starting with those candidates who are deemed most qualified.</p> <p>Please address questions regarding the application process to Joey Stella at Joey.Stella@wisconsin.gov.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>The deadline to apply for this position is Monday, March 24th, at 11:59PM.</p>