QA Biologist

Job overview

The QA Biologist role is based in Austin, TX, with work in office, laboratory, mobile laboratory, and client audit settings. Compensation is $85,000 per year. Signature Science supports quality assurance contracts for national and homeland security programs and maintains an ISO 17043-accredited Proficiency Testing Program. The posting says travel may be required up to 50% of the time. The biologist provides molecular biology or microbiology expertise for quality assurance, audits, proficiency testing, and laboratory support. The role helps clients and internal teams meet applicable standards through audit findings, corrective-action feedback, quality documentation, training, and review of technical data.

What you'll do

• Provide molecular biology or microbiology expertise
• lead external audits and report findings
• provide feedback on corrective actions
• assist laboratories with ISO 17025 accreditation assessments
• conduct internal audits
• review quality and proficiency-test data
• develop and revise quality documents
• provide client training
• laboratory sample preparation and method validation may also be part of the work.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

qa biologist

molecular biology

microbiology

quality assurance

laboratory audits

iso 17025

iso 17043

austin tx

signature science

up to 50% travel

$85,000 per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Certified Quality Auditor certification is required within six months of hire; the candidate must be willing to seek and maintain a Secret-level government clearance and be a U.S. citizen. Travel may be required up to 50%.

About the employer

Signature Science, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.