Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist
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Location: North Ryde, Sydney
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Description:
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We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team in North Ryde, Sydney. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the laboratory's quality system and ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and WADA International Standard for Laboratories.
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Key Responsibilities:
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* Maintain the Laboratory's Quality System
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o In consultation with the Quality Manager, maintain the WADA prohibited substance standard database including purchase of reference drug materials, preparation of standard solutions, checking of stability of prepared solutions through instrumental analysis (e.g. liquid chromatography high resolution mass spectrometry) and inclusion of new substances into analytical methodologies with support from team leaders.
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o Perform and facilitate calibration of pipettes, balances, and other measuring equipment including keeping schedules and documented evidence of completion of tasks in database.
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o Update processes and templates to deal with new or changing circumstances, requirements or results where required (e.g. changes to requirements set out in the ISO/IEC 17025 or WADA International Standard for Laboratories, technical documents, guidelines or letters, the development and validation of new analytical test methods).
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* Maintain the Laboratory's Safety System
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o Assist in updating ChemWatch (online chemical management and compliance solution) through auditing of chemicals held within the laboratory and review related risk assessments.
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o Assist in ensuring waste is being collected and tagged properly and staff are familiar with hazardous waste requirements and storage.
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o Ensure that the monthly and six-monthly checks are being done in the area.
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* Service Delivery to Stakeholders
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o Assist in receiving samples from customers, data entry in the laboratory information management system (LIMS) Sample Manager, opening of samples, maintaining chain of custody and distribution of sample to analysts during major sporting events or as required.
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Requirements:
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* A Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) qualification ideally in chemistry and/or relevant experience.
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* Demonstrated working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, WADA International Standard for Laboratories, technical documents and guidelines to support the development and implementation of quality procedures within the laboratory.
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* Demonstrated organisational skills to manage complex workloads in a timely manner including the ability to oversee workflow and manage or assist others to achieve the section's key performance indicators for quality and safety.
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* Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and ability to work productively in a team and independently to ensure smooth workflow for the laboratory team and maintain positive and professional rapport with staff.
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* Demonstrated experience operating a personal computer utilising standard software and specialised software such as data management using laboratory information management system (LIMS) Sample Manager, ChemWatch and WADA prohibited substance standard database.
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* Knowledge of health and safety management requirements to support the development and implementation of policies with experience in biological or clinical laboratory setting.
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Benefits:
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* 15.4% employer superannuation contribution.
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* 4 weeks annual leave per year.
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* 18 days paid personal leave per year.
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* Maternity and paternity leave.
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* Vacation care subsidy.
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* $235 healthy lifestyle subsidy.
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* Flexible working arrangements such as teleworking, part time and job sharing where possible.
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* Salary packaging which allows you to make certain payments using your pre-tax salary.
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* Access to study assistance.
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* Access to staff counselling services.
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About the Role:
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This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our organisation by providing high-quality support to our laboratory team. As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will play a critical role in maintaining the laboratory's quality system and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemistry and/or relevant experience, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
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If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about quality and safety, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.