Quality Assurance Specialist

Auburn

$33,600 - $72,000

tuition assistance

United States, Alabama, Auburn

1550 East Glenn Avenue (Show on map)

Dec 12, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number	S3615P
Home Org Name	AES Administration (Orgn: 300000)
Division Name	Agriculture Experiment Station
Position Title	Quality Assurance Specialist
Job Class Code	EA88A/B/C
Appointment Status	Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term	No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary	The Agriculture Experiment Station at Auburn University seeks applicants for a Quality Assurance Specialist! The individual selected for this position will implement quality control laboratory procedures, facilitate EPA drinking water certification, and run customer samples for the AU Soil, Forage, and Water Testing Laboratory. ABOUT US: The Soil, Forage and Water Testing Lab at Auburn University serves the farming communities of Alabama through testing and analysis of a variety of agricultural materials, including soil, water, plant tissue, poultry litter, forages and feeds. This research testing laboratory also serves the citizens of Alabama by providing routine testing, commercial testing, and analysis of soil and tissue samples from lawns and gardens, as well as water from households, wells and other water resources. About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship, and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community. Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts, and more! Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn.
Essential Functions	Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Perform standardized laboratory tests according to prescribed procedures with high precision and accuracy; calculating and recording test results; maintaining a clean, sterile, and safe laboratory environment. Implement QC Procedures and SOPs. Facilitate writing EPA document. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Level I: Bachelor's degree in business, management, science, agriculture, or related field plus 2 years experience in quality management.

Level II: Bachelor's degree in business, management, science, agriculture, or related field plus 4 years experience in quality management.

Level III: Bachelor's degree in business, management, science, agriculture, or related field plus 6 years experience in quality management.

Substitutions Allowed for Education:
When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities	Must be able to interpret scientific data to assess water quality: Analyze and interpret data like chemical properties to know the quality of water. Knowledgeable on measuring water quality parameters: Quality assures water by taking into consideration various elements, such as temperature, color etc. Familiarity with standard analytical methods, such as EPA methods including QA/QC procedures.
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range	$33,600 - $72,000
Job Category	Administrative
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:	Auburn
State position is located:	AL
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position	Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion; often exposed to one or more disagreeable environmental factors, such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., with one often to the point of being objectionable; injury may require
Posting Date	05/09/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement	AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please utilize the attachment feature and attach a cover letter and resume. Only COMPLETE applications will be considered for selection. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://www.auemployment.com/postings/44006