Quality Assurance Director Jobs in Maryland

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager (205265) Company: Henry M. Jackson Foundation Location: Rockville, MD Description: The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for the Department of HIV Laboratory Diagnostics and Monitoring in Rockville, Maryland.  HJF provides scientific, technical and programmatic support services to the Department of Laboratory Diagnostics and Monitoring.  The Military HIV Research Program (MHRP) is dedicated to HIV vaccine development, prevention, disease surveillance and care and treatment for HIV.HIV-1 continues to pose a significant and persistent threat to the military and allied forces both in terms of readiness and force protection. The brisk pace of deployments to locations throughout the world requires the MHRP to develop products and capabilities with an international scope.This program builds on the strength of the U.S. military medical research community, and addresses specific HIV research requirements to meet its mission: prevention of HIV-1 disease in the active force and, by extension, the global community at risk of infection.Responsibilities:1.         Reviews and approves documents. Develops and maintains a centralized documentation system for all records.2.    Ensure internal audits are performed each month and report findings at the monthly QA meeting after passing to the Lab Manager for review. Identifies critical episodes, events deficiencies, recommends remedial actions, confirms implementation of actions and reports findings to laboratory management.3.    Track the receiving of Proficiency test panels and submitting of results to vendor (generate a calendar of all PTPs to be received each year, documenting date received, date results submitted, and score received). The program includes serology/immunology, Western Blot, HTV-1 RNA Viral Load, HIV Genotype, Hematology and Flow Cytometry.4.    Coordinates all equipment/building validation issues and ensures regulatory compliance.5.         Reviews and tracks all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), medical device reports and Occurance Reports. Manages monitoring, evaluation, and corrective actions and reports the results to the appropriate department level committee.6.    Oversees the duties of 3 staff members: Document Control; QA Specialist and Technical Writer7.    Serves as the advisor and senior consultant to laboratory management and other officials on various aspects of laboratory performance improvement. Performs duties related to medical technology such as instructing and credentialing supervisors in the theoretical and practical aspects or the performance improvement program.8.         Manages external proficiency program to ensure that all analyses and procedures surveyed are in accordance with current accrediting and regulatory agency guidelines. Coordinates the ordering of surveys through the College of American Pathology (CAP), Accutest, and VQA. Manages the evaluations of surveys, requesting the investigation of all failed challenges and directing documentation of corrective action.9.    Represents HDRL on department level performance improvement and infectious control committees.10.Manages the risk management program maintaining all incident report documentations and coordinating response to the appropriate committee.11.Write SOPs as related to the Quality Management Plan12.Completes other projects as needed.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Mastery of medical technology principles, theories, practices, and methodologies to perform the full range of duties connected with the design and implementation of a clinical QC program. Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of accrediting and regulatory agency requirements, including federal and state laws. Knowledge of document control, validation/calibration of system and equipment and audit of records; excellent organization, computer and communication skills; ability to handle multiple priorities.Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Science, Minimum Experience: 4 to 6 years experience in quality assuranceSupervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Supervises Quality Assurance TechniciansWork Environment: Office and laboratory environment Please apply on-line at www.hjf.org/careers  Click “Advanced Search” and enter job number 205265 in the Job Opening ID box. OR fax your resume to Register to View . Please specify title and job number on fax.  HJF is a nonprofit medical research organization that provides support services to the military medical community and offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. AA/EEO For a comprehensive list of our benefits, please visit: http://www.hjf.org/careers/benefits.html  HJF administers innovative medical research, supports education and training, and facilitates collaborations between the military and private medical communities. We provide comprehensive management and scientific services for more than 1,000 basic, clinical and applied research projects conducted around the globe. We also support continuing medical education programs for more than 160 military medical research and treatment facilities, and military medical organizations.

Job Title: 2010-010-QA Manager Company: SAIC Location: Baltimore, MD Description: The Commercial Business Services Business Unit currently has an opening for a QA Manager in Downtown Baltimore, MD. Job Description: This resource will be responsible for directing, controlling, maintaining, and delivering the testing function within an application or a project. He/She will provide knowledge and guidance to teams in the preparation of test plans (integration testing, UAT) together with IT and business resources. Other key aspects of this role may include measurement, analysis, reporting, corrective action, and analysis of the performance of the processes, as well as planning and deploying improvements to those processes. They will also monitor the delivery of testing to time, quality, and cost. Required Skills: - Bachelor's Degree and 6 years with QA Testing - 2 years of experience Managing/Leading a QA Testing Effort - Experience with Mercury Quality Center and Quick Test Pro - Work with IT teams to resolve identified defects (vendor + internal, remote + on-site) - Guides the technical efforts of less experienced staff - Contributes to the design of projects - Assist with other project related tasks as necessary - Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) are required

Job Title: MANAGER, QUALITY ASSURANCE Company: Crown Cork and Seal Location: Baltimore, MD Description: QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER Baltimore, MD Come join the Crown Cork & Seals team at our state-of-the-art food can manufacturing facility in Baltimore! We are seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead and administer the Quality program. You will be charged with encouraging and promoting an atmosphere of safety, continuous improvement and World Class Performance to meet all our customer requirements throughout the plant with all personnel. The successful candidates duties will include but not be limited to the following: Provide systems level guidance and instruction to the quality department as well as the overall operation to ensure that all are working towards the same set of goals and requirements Daily review of all process control records to ensure that internal compliance measures and customer requirements are being met. Keep management team apprised of all quality issues. Daily review of all spoilage collections assigning various types to proper source. Help develop, maintain and improve a spoilage control program Provide quality assurance training for plant hourly and management teams. Daily review and entry of all defective material related data into associated databases. Daily review of production to evaluate and determine proper disposition of questionable product and formally isolate production when required. Scheduling and tracking of plant sorting operations Key member of safety committee to participate and promote safety in the plant Maintaining accurate mill claims for all suppliers will be generated from spoilage, sorting and other databases. Generating a monthly report to detail activities at the plant. This report will include quality, production, SPC, customer concerns, supplier concerns, HACCP, plant concerns. Plant audits will be performed on a regular basis as prescribed by corporate as well as internal guidelines. Work with customers and or the sales department to resolve any questions they have, concerning quality issues. Job Requirements:The ideal candidate will possess the following;   Four-year technical college degree 3+ years hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment with proven Quality Management System oversight capability. Supervisory experience a plus Proficient in Office 2000, (Excel Word, Access and Power Point). Excellent grasp and understanding of SPC (Statistical Process Control). Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or strong ISO background a plus. Basic understanding of HACCP and GMPs. Good personal interactive skills are essential for the training, coaching and leading plant hourly and management teams in the Quality Management realm. Must work well with others and be able to communicate in an effective and clear manner. They must have the ability to interface with corporate engineering and customers, concerning quality and process capability. They must be very organized and disciplined in the way they perform tasks. Analytical skills must be highly developed with an ability to objectively evaluate data and perform statistical analysis. Technical writing skills provide an advantage in report development and team progress. Click Here To Apply http://crown.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/pm/click.cgi?job_id=1750&site_id=35

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Company: The Henry M. Jackson Foundation Location: Rockville, MD Description: Responsibilities The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for the Department of HIV Laboratory Diagnostics and Monitoring in Rockville, Maryland. HJF provides scientific, technical and programmatic support services to the Department of Laboratory Diagnostics and Monitoring. The Military HIV Research Program (MHRP) is dedicated to HIV vaccine development, prevention, disease surveillance and care and treatment for HIV. HIV-1 continues to pose a significant and persistent threat to the military and allied forces both in terms of readiness and force protection. The brisk pace of deployments to locations throughout the world requires the MHRP to develop products and capabilities with an international scope. This program builds on the strength of the U.S. military medical research community, and addresses specific HIV research requirements to meet its mission: prevention of HIV-1 disease in the active force and, by extension, the global community at risk of infection. Responsibilities: 1. Reviews and approves documents. Develops and maintains a centralized documentation system for all records. 2. Ensure internal audits are performed each month and report findings at the monthly QA meeting after passing to the Lab Manager for review. Identifies critical episodes, events deficiencies, recommends remedial actions, confirms implementation of actions and reports findings to laboratory management. 3. Track the receiving of Proficiency test panels and submitting of results to vendor (generate a calendar of all PTPs to be received each year, documenting date received, date results submitted, and score received). The program includes serology/immunology, Western Blot, HTV-1 RNA Viral Load, HIV Genotype, Hematology and Flow Cytometry. 4. Coordinates all equipment/building validation issues and ensures regulatory compliance. 5. Reviews and tracks all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), medical device reports and Occurance Reports. Manages monitoring, evaluation, and corrective actions and reports the results to the appropriate department level committee. 6. Oversees the duties of 3 staff members: Document Control; QA Specialist and Technical Writer 7. Serves as the advisor and senior consultant to laboratory management and other officials on various aspects of laboratory performance improvement. Performs duties related to medical technology such as instructing and credentialing supervisors in the theoretical and practical aspects or the performance improvement program. 8. Manages external proficiency program to ensure that all analyses and procedures surveyed are in accordance with current accrediting and regulatory agency guidelines. Coordinates the ordering of surveys through the College of American Pathology (CAP), Accutest, and VQA. Manages the evaluations of surveys, requesting the investigation of all failed challenges and directing documentation of corrective action. 9. Represents HDRL on department level performance improvement and infectious control committees. 10. Manages the risk management program maintaining all incident report documentations and coordinating response to the appropriate committee. 11. Write SOPs as related to the Quality Management Plan 12. Completes other projects as needed. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Mastery of medical technology principles, theories, practices, and methodologies to perform the full range of duties connected with the design and implementation of a clinical QC program. Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of accrediting and regulatory agency requirements, including federal and state laws. Knowledge of document control, validation/calibration of system and equipment and audit of records; excellent organization, computer and communication skills; ability to handle multiple priorities. Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Science, Minimum Experience: 4 to 6 years experience in quality assurance Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Supervises Quality Assurance Technicians Work Environment: Office and laboratory environment Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Director of Human Resources

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager III Company: Northrop Grumman Location: Columbia, MD Description: Title: Quality Assurance Manager IIICategory: IntelligenceLocation: Columbia, MD / USA Sector: Technical ServicesPosting ID: TS/097646Description:Looking for personal advancement, challenging opportunities and making a difference in the organization, then you are ready to join the dynamic Technical Services Team. With locations in ALL 50 States and over 20 countries around the world; you will be Defining the Future working side by side with the Department of Defense and other Governmental organizations.Northrop Grumman Technical Services is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to establish and maintain a process for evaluating software and associated documentation. Determines the resources required for quality control. Maintains the level of quality throughout the software life cycle. Conducts formal and informal reviews at predetermined points throughout the development life cycle. Provides daily supervision and direction to support staff. Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph REQUIRED Security Clearance Required.

Job Title: MANAGER, QUALITY ASSURANCE Company: Crown Holdings Location: Baltimore, MD Description: MANAGER, QUALITY ASSURANCEDivision: FoodLocation: BALTIMORE, MD USTravel Involved: 0-10%Job Type: Full TimeJob Level: ExperiencedEducation: Bachelors DegreeCategory: Manufacturing and ProductionReq #: 013-10-0001

Job Title: QA Manager Company: Capital One Location: Bethesda, MD Description: QA Manager Manage Team to perform monitoring of customer transactions to ensure adherence to regulations, provision of accurate information, and complete fulfillment of service obligations. With minimal supervision, ensures that all monitors have been done accurately, thoroughly, and that the team drives process improvements. Work involves managing a team of Quality specialists and representatives who serve as subject matter experts to create recurring monitors to determine the health of a process. Responsibilities: • Team Management • Interact with business leaders to drive Compliance with laws and regulations within their businesses. • Compliance Reporting • SarbOx Reporting • New processes and projects • Manage up to 4 people Basic Qualifications: • Associates Degree • 1 Year experience in Operations management • 1 Year experience in Quality Management • 1 Year experience in Compliance/risk management • 1 Year experience in Public speaking and presentations Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelors Degree in Management or Business Process evaluation • Business Process Management (BPM) certification, Certified Quality Manager • 2 Years experience in Operations management • 1 Year experience in People Management Capital One will not file non-immigrant visa petitions for alien workers. As a recipient of TARP funding subject to the ARRA, Capital One will not sponsor new H-1B petitions or transfer existing H1B visas for new hires to Capital One.

Job Title: QA Manager Company: Iowa Foundation for Medical Care Location: Elkridge, MD Description: Position Summary:This position will be responsible for development and oversight of quality assurance activities. The incumbent will hire, train, motivate, coach, discipline, and evaluate staff reporting to the position.Essential Functions:50% Supervises quality assurance activities and employees ensuring software development and/or changes fully meet Company and customer expectations. Develops quality assurance standards and procedures. Provides technical expertise in requirements testing and use of automated testing tools. Ensures testing is completed in an accurate and timely manner according to customer*s and Company*s requirements.30% In support of IFMC's management philosophy that managers engage, coach and support our people to achieve results: staffs, develops, and manages employees to achieve individual, team, and organizational success. Ensures employee accountability through routine observation, performance measurement, and feedback.15% Oversees testing of new and modified software to insure that the requirements for the new or changed software are met. Oversees development of test scenarios to be used either manually or with automated testing tools. Records and tracks issues identified during testing. Notifies and resolves these issues working with developers, customers and management.5% Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.Requirements:Four year degree in Information Technology, business or related field and/or equivalent training and/or experience; 3 * 5 years experience in software quality assurance; 3 * 5 years managing or leading professional and support staff. Positions working on specific contracts may require U.S. Citizenship.Because the nature and immediacy of the work, the ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance is essential.Additional Comments:IFMC and its affiliates are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers.

Job Title: QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER Company: CACI Location: Fort Detrick, MD Description: Duties and Responsibilities:Establishes and maintains quality assurance programs, procedures, and controls ensuring that performance and quality of products conform to established company standards necessary to maintain lasting consumer satisfaction. Works with research and development during new product start-ups, and establishes key checkpoints for new products and processes. Advises management of test trends, returns, vendor performance, audit results, and corrective action needed. Responsible for the employment, training, motivation, discipline and performance evaluation of assigned employees.RESPONSIBILITIES:Manages the organizations quality assurance unit and its personnel, including the establishment of goals, schedules, priorities, staffing, training, and budgets.Reviews quality assurance unit system and methods on a periodic basis to ensure its efficient operation and its compliance with applicable regulations and standards.Reviews and disseminates regulatory reference information that may affect the operation of the quality assurance unit or other areas.Reports the status of compliance with applicable regulations and standards that relate to studies, operations, and facilities to management.Reviews quality assurance unit inspection reports to assess findings, responses, and need for follow-up activities.Serves as a key contact for inspections and provides input for responses to those inspections.Provides project costing estimates and quality assurance unit input for proposals.Serves as an internal consultant for system validation projects.Performs audits of subcontractors who provide support for regulated work.Effectively communicates with company personnel, clients, subcontractors, regulatory inspectors, and third party organizations.Manage QA engineers and QA activities throughout the Quality Assurance life cycle.Provides senior technical leadership helping to ensure effective QA efforts and quality customer service.Works with existing QA processes and contribute to their evolution/refinement to more effectively meet QA objectives.Exercises broadly delegated authority for planning, directing, coordinating, administering, and executing many routine and complex projects/programs.Works with other employees and managers within engineering function at all levels to discuss project/program status and future plans for the organization.Defines, acquires, and allocates budget, staff, and other resources necessary to accomplish the goals and/or objectives of the engineering group/function.Participates in planning and executing organizational goals using strategic planning and sound management principles to accomplish organization objectives. Communicates plans, status, risks, mitigation strategies, etc. with senior management.Required Qualifications:Typically requires bachelors degree or equivalent, and 10 to 12 years of experience in quality engineering, including one to two years of supervisory and/or management experience.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Normal demands associated with an office environment. Ability to work on computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face to face. Some travel may be required.Desired Qualifications:Typically requires bachelors degree or equivalent, and 10 to 12 years of experience in quality engineering, including one to two years of supervisory and/or management experience.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Normal demands associated with an office environment. Ability to work on computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face to face. Some travel may be required.

Job Title: Associate Director, QA Operations Company: MedImmune, LLC Location: Gaithersburg, MD Description: My company shares my passion for helping to improve human health around the world.This is My MedImmune.Those who join MedImmune feel a sense of ownership about their future. They thrive with a recognized leader in the biotechnology industry and the wholly-owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca plc. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance science, technology and medicine to develop products designed to help people live better lives. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, integrity and growth opportunitiesthat encourages both individual contribution and collaborative entrepreneurial thinking. Our products and/or product candidates are designed to address areas of need in infection, oncology, respiratory disease and inflammation, cardiovascular/gastrointestinal disease and neuroscience. Explore a MedImmune career as we strive to better more lives, more often, around the world.Title: Associate Director, QA OperationsLocation: MD, Gaithersburg - Corporate HeadquartersReq: 02282Position Summary: The Associate Director of quality assurance operations position is located at MedImmune pilot plant facilities in Gaithersburg Maryland. The position manages the QA function for the clinical bulk manufacturing operations. Supervises wide range of Specialist and Quality Engineering related staff. Additionally, manage other managers and supervisors.