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QA Manager

Actalent
Valley, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2026
QA Operations Manager!

MUST HAVE

  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or relevant sciences.
  • Minimum 2 years (ideal 5-10 years) QA experience in regulatory compliance at a corporate national level.
  • Experience with ISO 17025, NELAP, GLP or equivalent standards.
  • Strong reading, writing, and presentation skills.
  • Experience in a high volume, wide scope laboratory.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in writing and revising SOPs, reports, and manuals.
  • Advanced math skills (exponents, logarithms, statistics, etc.).
  • Ability to perform QA/QC procedures and audits.
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Experience collaborating across departments and leading teams.
  • Change management experience.

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for verifying the quality, policies, and regulatory compliance within the laboratory to achieve the company's mission and objectives. The role requires a proactive leader to identify opportunities and foster a culture of continual improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and maintain the laboratory’s Quality Management System with support from the Laboratory Director, Laboratory Manager, Group leaders, and laboratory staff.
  • Ensure internal audits of the quality management system are performed at least once a year.
  • Prepare special reports to regulatory agencies and/or clients.
  • Verify new method validations and improvements for compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Write and maintain quality management system SOPs and documentation.
  • Perform procedural audits of methods conducted in the laboratory.
  • Report periodically to the Laboratory Manager and Director on the quality of the laboratory’s performance.
  • Coordinate Annual Quality Review Meetings with Laboratory Management.
  • Coordinate and manage the verification and/or maintenance of scheduled calibration of laboratory support equipment.
  • Assist with sales and marketing on QA related enquiries.
  • Conduct laboratory meetings with personnel to communicate information on operations, updates, and quality issues.
  • Conduct quality assurance training for laboratory personnel.
  • Supervise QA Associate/Assistant positions, including interviewing, training, and appraising performance.

Work Environment

The work environment is a fast-paced analytical laboratory operating from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm with a team of six chemists. The position involves regular use of analytical equipment, potential exposure to hazardous chemicals and solvents, and repetitive hand and wrist movements. Enjoy designated free parking downtown, medical/vision insurance, and various other benefits.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, Oregon.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72000.00 - $72000.00/yr.

Benefits: Medical/vision insurance (company covers 100% of EE premium and 90% of dependent and HSA- company covers 100% of premium and contributes to HSA every month), dental insurance, LTD, FSA, supplemental insurance, LegalShield/IDShield, 401(k), PTO,

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $72,000

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