Senior Quality Assurance Officer

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi\-national corporation, a small start\-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. **Job Summary** --------------- Battelle is seeking a **Senior Quality Assurance Officer** to serve as lead for Quality Assurance within our Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Energetics (CBRNE) business line, including training, audit management, and assignments, and timely communications with Quality Manager. This position guides QA staff and determines if the work conducted and the products generated comply with Battelle's standards of quality as defined by Government regulations, client specifications, and internal policies. This is a full\-time, hybrid position based at Battelle’s **Columbus, OH** headquarters. **Responsibilities** -------------------- * Reviews and determines the appropriate corrective action for areas of noncompliance, and either implements these actions or makes recommendations to management for complex issues that require extensive knowledge and experience. Facilitates causal analysis to identify root causes, develops action plans, oversees the implementation of corrective and preventive actions, and verifies the effectiveness of these corrective measures. * Collaborates with management to develop research proposals, ensuring a thorough understanding of interested party requirements and execution risks. Identifies gaps in quality management system controls and drives process development and improvement to meet applicable requirements. Provides quality assurance cost estimates for planned work. * Collaborates with management to develops quality assurance policies and procedures to ref