Hiring: Quality Assurance Officer Company: Battelle Location: Columbus, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:14:10 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Program Management, Quality Assurance, R, Secret Clearance, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •6 years of experience in a quality assurance program with proven communication skills, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field Required Skills: •We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Officer •. This position is a full-time opportunity located in Columbus, OH. •Determines appropriate corrective action for areas of noncompliance and makes recommendations to management; may facilitate causal analysis, development of action plans, implementation of corrective and preventive actions, and verification of corrective action effectiveness •May serve as QA project officer or QA program manager for specific interested party requirements, internal or external R&D projects, and/or task order contracts requiring such a position •Reviews project planning documents — including technical protocols, test plans, software development plans, systems engineering plans, and manufacturing plans — for compliance with applicable stated requirements •Schedules and performs critical phase inspections to ensure compliance with stated requirements; oversees junior auditors performing critical phase audits on assigned projects •In collaboration with the Senior QA Officer and/or QA Manager, reviews research proposals to assess quality assurance requirements, ensuring regulatory requirements are adequately addressed and QA-related cost estimates are accurate •Performs validation audits of equipment and systems; conducts internal facility inspections for compliance with all stated requirements; may perform peer reviews of facility inspections Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6 years of experience in a quality assurance program with proven communication skills, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field •Certification by a professional quality organization, such as Registered Quality Assurance Professional in Good Laboratory Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, ISO, or other applicable areas •Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory practices and applicable guidance documents •This position requires periodic travel to Battelle's West Jefferson, OH location •Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance •ISO 9001 Certified Internal or Lead Auditor •Knowledge of Battelle policies and procedures •We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life. •Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time. Compensation: •$85,000 - $100,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!