Quality Assurance Specialist (0.60 FTE) - State of Wisconsin : Job Details

Introduction Who We Are: The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) protects and promotes Wisconsin's agricultural industries and consumers. We strive to serve the people of Wisconsin by assuring safe, wholesome food; consumer protection and fair business practices; animal and plant health; a clean environment; and strong agriculture and commerce. The DATCP team includes people from all backgrounds and perspectives. As a state agency, our success hinges on the diverse, well qualified, dedicated staff we employ and retain. What We're Seeking: DATCP currently has an opening for a 0.6 FTE Quality Assurance Specialist (Program & Policy Analyst) position within the Bureau of Laboratory Services. This is a permanent, part-time, position, expected to work 24 hours per week and is benefits eligible. Where We're Located: Each position is located at the Bureau of Laboratory Services Building situated on Madison's southeast side. We are only minutes away from the Beltline Highway, Interstate 90 and Highway 51 for quick access to local restaurants, retail and service locations. Telecommuting Option: This position may have the ability to telecommute. An approved telecommuting agreement is required before an employee may telecommute. Approval of the employee's telecommuting agreement and work schedule will vary based on the operational needs of the department. All DATCP employees who telecommute are required to live in Wisconsin. Employee Benefits: The State of Wisconsin offers an excellent benefits package , which includes paid time off (calculated based on percentage of employment), 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, multiple insurance options, and an exceptional retirement plan! To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please check the Total Rewards Calculator here . By working for Wisconsin State Government, you may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .Please click the link for details. Click here to check out what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about! This posting may be used to fill future similar permanent, project, and/or LTE vacancies. Position Summary This position functions as a quality assurance professional within the Quality Assurance Section (QAS) in the Bureau of Laboratory Services (BLS). This position performs a variety of tasks necessary to verify that the laboratory's quality system is functioning properly. The position assists with scheduling and performing annual internal audits across all sections and units of the lab and prepares comprehensive internal audit reports; and helps BLS prepare for external audits from the FDA, ISO, EPA, USDA, and accrediting bodies. This position will assist with maintaining control limits processes across all analytical units at BLS and coordinating the laboratory's proficiency testing program and equipment calibration. This position also serves as a Coordinator for the Quality Management System, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and Temperature Monitoring System, assisting the QA Officer with the maintenance of all systems. This position is responsible for troubleshooting system issues and providing technical support to laboratory staff. This position will support Bureau plans and initiatives; and may be required to give expert testimony in court. Program and Policy Analyst - full position description Salary Information The classification of this position is Program and Policy Analyst, which is in schedule-range 07-04 with a starting pay of $28 per hour up to $33 per hour, commensurate with experience. This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan. Job Details DATCP does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the selected applicant being able to provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. A criminal background check will be performed on the selected applicant prior to an offer of employment. Qualifications Minimally qualified candidates will have each of the following:

• Professional experience working in a testing laboratory setting.
• Professional experience applying and interpreting accreditation standards or regulatory requirements to laboratory procedures and policies.
• Professional experience performing quality assurance tasks with at least two of the following: auditing, document control and retention, or proficiency testing.
• Professional experience working with any of the following software: laboratory information management system (LIMS), quality management software, or other laboratory management software or databases.
• Professional experience using and maintaining laboratory equipment.

In addition, highly qualified candidates will have one or more of the following:

• Professional experience applying and interpreting ISO 17025 accreditation standards or regulatory requirements, such as FDA, USDA, or EPA, to testing laboratory procedures and policies.
• Professional experience maintaining and administering a laboratory information management system (LIMS), quality management software, or other laboratory management software or databases.
• Professional experience maintaining and organizing calibrations of laboratory equipment.

It is critically important your application materials clearly describe your experience related to the stated criteria. The job experts who evaluate your application materials must be able to make an accurate assessment regarding your qualifications. Applicants who do not meet at least the minimum qualifications or who do not clearly identify minimum qualifications will be ineligible to continue in the selection process. How To Apply If viewing this posting on an external site (such as indeed.com, etc.), please visit Wisc.Jobs and search for this Job ID: 17104 to complete your application for this posting. DATCP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment page on WDVA's website. To be considered for this position, you will need to create an account (if you don't already have one) and apply online via the Apply for Job button listed on the top right of this page. You will be required to upload a current resume and a letter of qualifications (also known as a cover letter) that clearly describes your qualifications and experience as they relate to the qualifications listed in this job posting. For more applicant resources, including tips on how to write a resume and letter of qualifications, click here . Your resume and letter of qualifications will be evaluated by one or more job experts. Candidates who are deemed eligible will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process where vacancies exist, starting with those candidates who are deemed most qualified. Please address questions regarding the application process to Jensen Peterson at [email protected] Deadline to Apply The deadline to apply for this position is Monday, March 3, at 11:59PM.