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Quality Assurance Lead

Missouri Analytical Laboratories, Inc.
St Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 2/18/2026 CLOSED ON 4/17/2026

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Job description:

Job Overview

As a Quality Assurance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality for our products and services. You will help lead a dynamic team of QA professionals, driving the implementation of testing strategies and methodologies that enhance our Quality Management Systems. Your expertise will be crucial as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences across various platforms.


What you’ll do

Assist the QA Director in a variety of tasks to include:

  • A variety of leadership tasks to help maintain and improve overall Quality
  • Administering and leading MAL’s eQMS team to maintain quality management, track QMS KPIs, etc.
  • Utilize data analysis skills to generate insightful reports on KPI performance
  • Interact with others in QA & QC, as well as with Office staff and with upper management
  • Mentor team members in best practices
  • Review laboratory data including chromotography data, notebooks, etc. for accuracy and completeness. You will be expected to review a certain number of data packets each month
  • Communicate need for corrections to chemists and microbiologists
  • Oversee OOS, Deviations, CAPAs, etc.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to identify defects and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the QA process
  • Final Review of data packets before they are released
  • Upload data to customer portals
  • Assist as needed with preparing data for routine customer meetings
  • Assist in overseeing day-to-day quality functions for our manufacturing business
  • Filling in for the QA Director when Director is out of office
  • Work in conjunction with upper management to develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance strategies that align with project goals and timelines.


Basic qualifications

  • Proven experience in quality assurance leadership with a strong background in maximizing efficiencies.
  • Proficiency in continuous improvement
  • Familiarity with eQMS software


Preferred qualifications

  • Experience with Waters Empower software applications and others that utilize databases like Microsoft SQL Server
  • Knowledge of a variety of eQMS software applications
  • Strong understanding of service-oriented principles


Why you'll love it here

We are dedicated to fostering an environment where innovation thrives. Our commitment to your professional growth is unwavering; we provide resources that empower you to excel both personally and professionally.

Our benefits include:

  • Comprehensive health coverage options
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
  • A vibrant company culture that values collaboration and creativity


About us

Join our passionate team dedicated to delivering solutions that enhance lives through service and technology. We believe in empowering our employees by creating an inclusive environment where every voice is valued. Together, we strive to push boundaries and redefine excellence in our industry.

Job Type: Full-time


Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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