QAU Specialist

At Syngenta, we are working to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture that provides leading seeds and crop protection innovations to enhance the prosperity of farmers. To support this challenge, we are currently seeking a QAU Specialist. This position exists as a federal regulatory requirement to ensure compliance with the EPA FIFRA Good Laboratory Practice Standards (GLPS) in 40 CFR Part 160.  This position is responsible for monitoring studies and facilities to ensure the facilities, equipment, personnel, methods, practices, and records are compliant with federal regulatory requirements as mandated by the EPA. The incumbent will conduct audits and inspections of protocols, audit/inspect study activities, data, and final reports.  Accountabilities for this position include:

 Accountabilities

• Audit study protocols, data and final reports to ensure compliance with EPA FIFRA GLP regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Travel within the US to inspect facilities
• Write and submit audit/inspection reports
• Maintain communication and develop sound relationships with monitored groups
• Stay current with trends and regulatory requirements
• Conduct training for Good Laboratory Practices Standards (GLPS) and quality assurance.
• Conduct APHIS trial assessments, eco-monitoring audits, and QM Stewardship audits
• Review and revise QAU and Divisional SOPs

The position will be based at the Research Triangle Park, NC site, but the applicant must be flexible to work at the Greensboro site 30-40% and travel within the US up to 20% of the time, depending upon the QAU Team workload.

• College degree in a scientific discipline with 3 to 7 years relevant experience
• Multi-disciplinary studies, GLP Standards, GLP Advisories, QAU and Departmental SOPs, internal QAU memoranda, master schedule system, familiarity with equipment and methods, study protocols and EPA and OECD submittal guidelines
• Previous employment in a scientific position in the areas of field biology, biotechnology, chemistry, analytical laboratory or QA auditor.   

Preferred Qualifications

• Any experience and knowledge of the EPA FIFRA GLPS would be a definite plus.
• Someone who has conducted GLP training is preferred.

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What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal.
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As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all –while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.