Quality Assurance Manager, Environment Testing

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with additional time as needed. Compensation range $65,000-$80,000 DOE in QA, Environment and Chemistry or BiologyCandidates must live a commutable distance to Horsham, PAThe Quality Assurance Manager oversees all quality operations of the Philadelphia business including service centers; providing leadership and mentoring/coaching to staff; participating in short-term and long-term planning and goal setting for the company; facilitating adherence to government regulations; sustaining quality improvement and providing quality policy development; providing sound consultation to laboratories and clients on problems or interpretation of quality/compliance issues; keeping abreast of evolving regulatory and industry quality assurance requirements. Quality Assurance Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Demonstrates and promotes the company visionRegular attendance and punctualityEnsure that the quality policy program is understood, implemented, and maintained at all levels of the organization; identify, prevent, or correct any departures from the quality systemEnsure that corrective action is appropriate; ensure that follow-up requirements are completedEncourage employee participation in process improvement initiativesHandle agency audits, client audits, visits, and phone calls; prepare letters to clients; attendance at some local and national industry meetingsKeep abreast of regulatory climate; assist technical operations with interpretation; advise on adjustment of lab policy as appropriatePerform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employment regulationsCoach/mentor other members of the quality teamOversee regulatory training program; assist with, and present departmental and corporate training at a frequency to meet regulatory expectations and ensure complianceWork with operations and clients to drive challenging/complex resolutions and/or negotiate appropriate position or compromise; offer compliance optionsIdentify and drive system improvements; diagnose complex issuesConducts all activities in a safe and efficient mannerPerforms other duties as assigned