Total 4 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Jena, Louisiana

• Reviews guidance to develop Standard Operating Procedures that outline research compliance program operations.
• Prepares and submits research audit findings reports to researchers and presents findings at research review committee meetings.
• Conduct compliance audits and provide compliance training to study teams as indicated based on the audit findings.
• Participates in the planning and delivery of educational and informational research workshops/seminars for the purpose of informing, educating, and stimulating others concerning safe and compliant conduct of research.
• Acts as a compliance resource for researchers during pre- and post-approval process of their research projects to ensure adherence to compliance requirements.
• Acts as a resource during review and discussion of research proposals submitted from staff investigators, and reviewed by research review committees.
• Provides training to study teams with regard to IT systems used to enter project data to ensure compliance.
• Monitors quality of data and procedures and assures that human research subjects' rights are protected.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist - Research Compliance Officer/PD075970
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $86,962 Per Year (GS 12)

• You will monitor the Contractor's Production, Quality and Manufacturing performance in the shipbuilding.
• You will monitor assignments to include: Procedures Evaluation, Product Verification and verification of contractor's records.
• You will performs inspection, sampling inspection, and witnesses functional tests of ship's equipment and systems.
• You will verify contractor conformance to applicable safety regulations.
• You will provide input to the contractor and SUPSHIP corrective action programs by initiating corrective Action Requests (CARS) and follows up to determine corrective action adequacy.
• You will function as a member of simulated INSURV Board during Builder's Trials and assists INSURV Board during Acceptance Trials.
• You will be required to work or assist in other offices of the Quality Assurance Department or Project Office as the workload dictates.
• You will review docking plans and inspects drydocks prior to docking and/or undocking of naval vessels by contractors under the cognizance of SUPS HIP Gulf Coast.
• You will will assist higher level Quality Assurance Specialists in the performance of Quality Assurance studies and analyses of limited scope and inspect relatively simple processes or products for developmental purposes.
• You will be Planning - Developing, implementing and coordinating activity and department quality functions.
• You will conducting audits - Preparation and implementation of audit plans and schedules for Contractor's and activity evaluation to determine degree of conformance.
• You will be training - Participates in training programs for QA Department and other concerned SUPSHIP Departments and Military (Nucleus Crew) personnel.

Starting at $59,966 Per Year (GS 9-11)

• Performs Major Command (MAJCOM)-level inspector duties for formal inspections covering a wide array of nuclear and conventional operational mission and mission support tasks.
• Ensures MAJCOM, non-appropriated fund (NAF), and unit-level resource management policy and procedures guidance complies with existing laws, instructions, and regulations pertaining to operational and management (O&M) engineering involving maintenance, repair, upgrade, and operation of electrical circuits, equipment, and infrastructure systems with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
• Evaluates unit installations, repair, and maintenance of lightning protection systems, munitions/weapons storage area electrical systems and other large commercial and industrial electrical systems with complex problems and extensive repairs.
• Evaluates work related to construction management, design, and programming/base development functions for compliance with existing laws, instructions, and regulations.
• Assesses unit compliance with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

Starting at $86,962 Per Year (GS 12)

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The Medical Technologist - Quality Management Technologist serves as the Quality Assurance Manager (QA Manager) in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Section (PLMS) of the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC). The incumbent serves as an authority to PLMS to assure compliance with inspection and accreditation requirements and regulations. Provides guidance and serves as an authority on accreditation regulations. Develops guidelines, assesses laboratory effectiveness, establishes, and maintains quality assurance and performance improvement programs. Duties include but not limited to:

• Serves as an authority on inspection and accreditation requirements and regulations to all OBVAMC Labs. Conducts desk audits or site visits, when appropriate, to assess compliance with VHA regulations, accreditation agency regulations, and PLMS policy/procedures.
• Advises the PLMS Service Chief and the Chief Medical Technologist (CMT) on quality management concerns that affect other services and the impact it may have on them.
• Coordinates service preparation for external reviews which include Joint Commission, OIG, CAP, FDA, etc., which may include completing survey questionnaires, scoring Joint Commission Standards in Accreditation, updating and revising appropriate policies, and assuring that departmental records are accurate and maintained appropriately.
• Develops, recommends, and updates General/Administrative laboratory policy and procedure manuals in compliance with applicable VHA, Joint Commission, and CAP accreditation requirements.
• Responsible for development and recommendation of all PLMS quality management policy memorandums as required. Ensuring that memorandums meet all applicable VHA, CAP, Joint Commission, FDA, and AABB regulations.
• Maintains membership on hospital and Network committees as appropriate: Patient Safety, Quality Management. Serves as PLMS liaison on these committees.
• Provides oversight, guidance, and advice in the development of required Quality Assurance monitors and focused reviews.
• Oversees design of data collection forms appropriate to the indicators being monitored, making recommendations and suggestions when necessary.
• Presents or assigns quality assurance data, quality management information and quality issues as they arise and their resolution at staff meetings.
• Performs an annual assessment of the PLMS QI/QA plan to determine the plan's effectiveness. This assessment includes any follow-up action taken as a result of QI/QA monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Maintains the CAP Proficiency Testing program for PLM&S. Ensures that all Proficiency Exams are logged and tracked in the system. Monitors proficiency testing results for all Laboratory Sections as required by accrediting agencies.
• Coordinates PLMS response to FDA product recalls. Serves as OBVAMC Laboratory representative for lab related FDA recalls.

Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday (subject to change based upon the needs of the facility).
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Robert Knudsen, robert.knudsen@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not Available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 667-00761-F
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Starting at $86,080 Per Year (GS 11)