Quality Assurance Coordinator

Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator
We currently seek a high caliber Quality Assurance Coordinator for a long-term basis within our client’s team of experienced professionals. Based in Los Angeles County, CA

Summary of position:
The Quality Assurance Coordinator is responsible for performing all administrative aspects for the Quality Assurance Department and Quality Management System. The position performs a vital part in enhancing the Company’s infrastructure, and has the capability to contribute to the strength and sustainable growth of the company.
Requirements / Must haves:
• High School Diploma. College courses/Seminars/Training a plus
• Knowledge and/or experience in an industry regulated by Quality System Regulations
• Understanding of FDA Quality System and ISO regulations
• Experience in ophthalmic industry desirable

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent word processing skills; experience with PC’s, networking a plus
• Able to organize and maintain up-to-date and accurate detailed records/documentation
• Enjoy creating solutions with various approaches
• Exposure/ Experience tracking and communicating Quality Metrics
• Exposure to process improvement concepts
• GD&T experience is helpful and not necessarily required.
• Able to draw on diplomatic communication skills
• Requires minimal supervision

General: Strong time management and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Attention to detail. Ability to work well individually and as a team member and demonstrate a flexible and collaborative approach when working with cross-functional teams. Take the initiative to identify and implement effective solutions. Must demonstrate sound work ethic, flexibility, respectfulness, honesty and trustworthiness. Must also be punctual and dependable. Must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Technical: Ability to extract, organize and prepare data from various sources to create standardized and custom reports as requested for various departments. Maintain Document Control System, and update records and technical product files. Prepare correspondence and supporting documentation, and provide clerical and administrative support to the Department.
Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills, with a working knowledge of industry and quality assurance terminology and processes that enable the creation of high-quality reporting and correspondence. Ability to communicate diplomatically and respectfully.
Math & Reasoning:
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations, and to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs and tables.

Physical and Environmental Elements:
Physical Demands:
• Ability to sit continuously for up to 2/3 or more of normal work shift. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and to reach with hands and arms occasionally. Ability to talk and to hear continuously. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds periodically. Finger dexterity is required frequently or constantly in performing data input for up to 2/3 of the normal work shift. Ability to see at close range (20 inches or less), at a distance (clear vision at 20 feet or more), ability to identify and distinguish colors, ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships, and ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
Work Environment:
• Position is typically performed in a light office/manufacturing or potential clean room with moderate noise levels (such as computers and printers) and controlled temperature conditions. Ability to ascend and descend stairs regularly since work area is located on the 2nd floor. May occasionally operate a vehicle and be exposed to traffic conditions that may include loud noises, fumes, and traffic congestion.
Job Duties:
• Coordinate activities for and maintain the Quality Management System
• Provide documentation support for domestic and international product introduction and/or registrations as required
• Document Nonconformance Reports (NCR)
• Document Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Maintain files and logs of Material Review Board (MRB) activities
• Provide administrative support, create documents, correspondence, memos, etc., pertinent to Quality Assurance issues
• Assist during internal and external Quality Audits as needed
• Assist in New Supplier Evaluation activities
• Update product Technical Files as it pertains to Controlled Documentation Changes
• Train new personnel; assist in training of production personnel, if required
• Maintain Quality Records
• Maintain confidentiality of Company business information and documents
• Identify change and improvement in work processes to promote efficiency as the company grows
• Adhere to general safety rules, manufacturing procedures, and quality procedures as applicable
• Exhibit professional behavior and demeanor at all times; proactively resolve issues using Best Practices
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or assigned
• Comply with all Company policies
• Valid driver’s license

Employment Type: Direct Hire
Location of Position: Los Angeles County, CA
Location Type: Office/Facility

To apply for this opportunity, please contact Ora Chak; email: Ora.Chak@trsstaffing.com

TRS Staffing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce.
Employment decisions are based on job related criteria and not on the basis of any unlawful criteria. We ensure equal access to employment opportunities, services, and programs.

Must have legal right to work in the United States. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.