Quality Director

The Quality Director oversees assigned laboratories to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, implementation of a robust and effective Quality System, and employment of continuous improvement activities. This includes identifying or developing quality management tools, assessing risks and leading root cause investigations, evaluating company-wide trends for weaknesses and opportunities to advance the company’s leadership position in the environmental industry, and training quality staff in the implementation of Quality Systems, techniques, and tools. Quality Director responsibilities include ensuring adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations, leading teams, providing guidance to Quality Assurance Managers, reviewing reports, compiling Quality System metrics, monitoring laboratory certification activities, investigating issues, performing internal investigations, providing review on state and federal agency programs, monitoring regulatory activities, researching Quality Systems information, participating in industry committees, developing model Quality System tools, and assisting with audits. The ideal candidate would possess strong leadership skills, knowledge of environmental laboratory accreditation requirements, and experience with laboratory operations. Strong analytical, logical, and negotiating skills are essential, as well as excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.