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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on laboratory operations and quality assurance practices. Proven ability to lead quality programs, develop high-performing teams, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across multiple locations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Quality Management Systems (QMS)Regulatory ComplianceCorrective And Preventive Actions (CAPA)Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)Leadership And Team Development
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Quality Assurance PracticesData IntegrityRoot-Cause AnalysisAuditsProcess ImprovementQuality Performance MetricsTechnical Quality StandardsRisk ManagementAccreditation StandardsContinuous Improvement
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication
Tools & Technologies
Electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS)Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Quality CertificationsLaboratory Certifications
Industry Keywords
Laboratory OperationsAnalytical TestingEnergy IndustryEnvironmental IndustryQuality Excellence
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and oversee SPL's Quality programs across all laboratory and field operations
- Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management Systems supporting business objectives and regulatory requirements
- Establish and maintain consistent quality standards, policies, procedures, and accountability across all locations
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, industry, and client requirements
- Oversee laboratory accreditation, certification programs, internal audits, and corrective actions
- Identify and address quality risks, technical concerns, and process improvement opportunities
- Maintain quality controls ensuring laboratory data accuracy, integrity, consistency, and reliability
- Serve as primary contact for significant client quality concerns, investigations, audits, and corrective actions
- Partner with executive leadership and department managers to improve quality performance and operational efficiency
- Develop and monitor quality performance metrics, reports, and improvement initiatives
- Modernize quality processes through technology, automation, and standardized procedures
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing Quality team while promoting accountability and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with Operations, Technical Services, Commercial, HSE, IT, HR, and laboratory leadership on companywide quality initiatives
- Support quality integration related to business growth, acquisitions, and new locations
- Represent SPL during client meetings, regulatory audits, and technical discussions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, and quality assurance practices
- Proven experience leading quality programs across multiple locations or business operations
- Strong understanding of laboratory operations, technical quality standards, data integrity, and risk management
- Experience with corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), root-cause analysis, audits, and continuous improvement
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to develop teams, manage change, and drive accountability
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with executive leadership, clients, and regulatory agencies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and implement effective solutions
- Experience collaborating across departments to improve processes and operational performance
- Working knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS), and related technologies
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality excellence
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Quality Management, or a related scientific or technical field required
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Management, laboratory operations, or a related technical field, including significant leadership experience
- Experience in laboratory, analytical testing, measurement, or technical services environments required
- Professional Quality, laboratory, or technical certifications preferred but not required
- Energy and/or environmental industry experience strongly preferred
- Must be able to travel within the United States up to 30%
- SPL does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role
Benefits
Comp & perks- Up to 30% travel within the United States
- Standard business hours, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to accommodate operational needs
- Additional hours may be required to support business priorities and deadlines
- Reasonable accommodations for employees' and applicants' disabilities or religious beliefs and practices