Total Quality Manager jobs in Bellingham, WA

Intertek, a leading provider of ATIC (Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification) Services, is looking for a Laboratory Quality Manager to join our Caleb Brett team, In Ferndale, WA. Intertek Caleb Brett is leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide and experts in qualitative and quantitative analytical assessment services to the oil and gas, chemical, and other commodities markets. With international 24/7/365 service and coordination coverage, we treat each cargo as if it were our own.

This Caleb Brett team provides cargo inspection and analytical assessment to the world’s petroleum, mining, minerals and biofuels industries. With solutions based on years of expertise, innovation and advanced analytical capabilities, we help customers optimize return on cargoes and help them resolve difficult technical challenges.

What's in it for you?

• Perform work that is meaningful to your community
• Strong medical, dental, vision, supplemental life benefits available
• 401k match program (eligibility after  30 days of employment)
• Opportunity to grow a career with an Industry-recognized employer
• Generous Vacation/Sick time benefits

WHY WORK AT INTERTEK?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do.

Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, the Laboratory Quality Manager  is expected to oversee the control systems necessary to ensure that information generated by the Laboratory is generated in accordance with business needs of the Branch and in conformance with the Company's Quality Management System.

HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL DO ON THE JOB

• Install, apply, develop, and maintain quality assurance practices which will enable the Laboratory to meet desired quality standards in a cost effective fashion
• Monitor quality assurance and quality control activities in the Laboratory to determine conformance with authorized procedures and good practices.
• Make or arrange to have made, corrections and improvements as needed.
• Laboratory quality assurance and quality control practices and activities include Calibration, Preventative Maintenance,  Proficiency testing, investigation of outliers, and Corrective Action Responses.
• Management of Change procedure.
• Participation and take a leadership role in Safety Meetings.
• Assess problems with clients and inform Management of required corrective action.
• Execute or participate in quality audits, as directed by Management.
• Assist in the training efforts of the Company.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of relevant experience in the petroleum industry.
• Preferably has a BA or BS in chemistry or similar field and 3 years of laboratory experience.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Protocol, procedure and safety oriented.
• Understanding of the significance of the data generated by test methods.
• Petroleum/Petrochemical testing experience.
• A high level of personal and business ethics.
• Organized with time management skills.
• Experience in handling chemical and petroleum products
• Valid driver’s license with reliable driving record.

What we have to offer:

When Working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more. We at Intertek are very proud of the benefits package we offer our new hires!

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. 

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email  hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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