Accreditation Officer

3 weeks ago

Frederick, Maryland, United States American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Full time

About the Role

American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to oversee the day-to-day accreditation operation and ensure the quality of laboratories by monitoring processes, procedures, and applicable standards.

This is an exceptional opportunity to grow within a global non-profit organization as an Accreditation Officer. No accreditation experience is required, as A2LA provides extensive onsite training to ensure a candidate's success within our organization and in this position.

About You

You are a detail-oriented thinker with a strong customer orientation. You have proven excellent communication skills and have the capacity to learn technical content. You know how to manage your time effectively and can adapt to changing priorities. You are a quick learner who is dedicated to improving.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the A2LA contact for current accredited laboratories and laboratories seeking accreditation.
  • Facilitate the accreditation process for various laboratories seeking and maintaining accreditation.
  • Review and audit information submitted, including reports and corrective actions, ultimately making a recommendation to accredit or not to accredit based on information collected.
  • Become a subject matter expert for various standards, requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintain up-to-date data and information for accredited laboratories, those seeking accreditation, and stakeholders.
  • Respond to inquiries via telephone and/or email.
  • Participate in the Annual A2LA Technical Forum and Annual Meeting.
  • Opportunities exist for travel to testing and/or calibration laboratories on behalf of A2LA.
  • This position does not include hands-on technical work.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific field of study (Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, etc.) preferred. Other degrees may be considered.
  • Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated.
  • Basic computer proficiency (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
  • Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) is preferred but not required.
  • Laboratory experience preferred but not required.

Benefits and Compensation

The salary for this position is commensurate with experience. In addition, A2LA offers a robust 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 10% employer contribution and benefits package including medical, dental, HSA, FSA (medical and dependent), parental leave, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee assistance program (EAP), AFLAC, tuition reimbursement, and other pre-taxed benefits, paid-time off, 10 paid government holidays, 1 floating holiday, training & development, career advancement opportunities, and much more.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; sit for long hours, use fingers for typing; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision for reviewing documents on the computer or in hard copy state.
  • Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office setting. Hours are flexible, but they should normally encompass at least the core hours of 9:00AM to 3:00PM, total at least forty (40) hours for each work week, and suit the needs of various training clients, where appropriate.

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