Quality Representative
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory conducting multidisciplinary research in computing, AI, energy, materials, nuclear science, neutron science, isotopes, and national security.
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About Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL is a government-owned, contractor-operated U.S. Department of Energy research laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. UT-Battelle operates ORNL for DOE; the laboratory currently provides AI and high-performance-computing capabilities alongside science and engineering research infrastructure.
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Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will advise assigned organizations on quality requirements and practices. You will plan and review quality activities, support supplier quality and software quality assurance, conduct assessments, resolve quality issues, deliver training, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- BS degree in science, engineering, health and safety, quality assurance, or a related technical field
- Minimum five years of relevant quality or research experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience applying quality assurance requirements in technical, research, operational, or regulated activities
- Ability to obtain and maintain ISO 9001 lead auditor certification
- Ability to travel as needed, typically 5% or less annually
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance
- Pass a pre-placement drug test and participate in ongoing random drug testing
- Visa sponsorship is not available
Responsibilities
- Advise organizations, projects, and programs on quality matters
- Identify customer needs, priorities, risks, and appropriate quality assurance practices
- Interpret and apply DOE, ISO 9001, and laboratory quality requirements
- Develop and revise quality plans, procedures, checklists, technical documents, and work controls
- Support procurement and supplier quality activities
- Support software quality assurance self-assessments and issue resolution
- Support suspect and counterfeit item identification, reporting, and resolution
- Conduct assessments and monitor performance, risk, and trends
- Facilitate resolution of nonconformances, deviations, findings, and corrective actions
- Develop and deliver quality assurance training
- Build collaborative relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work hours
- On-site fitness facilities
- On-site banking facilities
- On-site cafeteria facilities
- Prescription drug plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Contributory pension plan
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Vacation and holidays
- Parental leave
- Legal insurance with identity theft protection
- Employee assistance plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Wellness programs
- Educational assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discounts