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POSITION TITLE: SUPERVISORY QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST PP-SERS-GRADE: GS-1910-12 LOCATION: NORFOLK, VA (NSTF YORKTOWN)   ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: ST-12346153-24-JLB OPEN DATE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024 CLOSE DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024 (CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT)   TO VIEW THE FULL JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT, PLEASE GO TO: https://lnkd.in/g-B_tH_H   SPECIAL ATTENTION: Please review attached and below that has information on documentation requirements.  (If you do not submit ALL required documents, you will not meet the “Area of Consideration” requirements and will be considered ineligible):    Are you applying for a promotion? If you are a current GS employee applying for a higher grade than the grade that you currently hold you must provide an SF-50 that shows that you have held the next lower grade of GS-11 for at least one year. SF-50s effective within the last 52 weeks will not always demonstrate you have held the next lower grade for at least one year (e.g. General Adjustment SF-50 from this year). In many cases, we need to see two (2) SF-50s to determine time-in-grade and eligibility for promotion. If you are a DoD employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF- 50(s) from MyBiz (https://lnkd.in/dJviYJmd) This means you will need to submit your most current SF50 AND the SF50 when you became a GS-11.   Are you applying for a transfer/reassignment? If you are a current GS employee applying for a transfer/reassignment (you are currently a GS-12), you must provide an SF-50 when you became a GS-12 and your most current SF-50.   Are you applying as a VEOA? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. DD-214 Member COPY 4 and a current Civil Service Preference Letter from https://www.va.gov/

The RA/QA Director didn’t get the resources they needed so they left. The company isn’t hiring a replacement straight away, so the team has to pull together. The Regulatory Manager has had to work ridiculous hours, working to tight deadlines, with even fewer resources. So they’ve put in their notice. The rather desperate counteroffer didn’t fly, it's not about the money, they will be leaving in 2 weeks. The Quality Manager and two Regulatory Specialists are now also actively looking. This. Is. All. So. Very. Avoidable. Cost, time, resources, impact on regulatory compliance, delays in product registrations, disruption to key processes, further staff turnover, and the blow to company culture when entire teams start to leave. Losing key people doesn't just disrupt compliance and deadlines—it shakes the foundation of the team and can affect the whole organisation. A high turnover rate creates instability, erodes trust, and undermines the culture that was built over the years. Morale dips, collaboration falters, and remaining employees question their own future. When teams feel undervalued and unsupported, they walk—and often take the best parts of the company’s culture with them. Had leadership listened to and trusted the RA/QA Director's advice about needing extra resources, all of this could have been avoided. Trust your experts, back them when it matters, and you’ll prevent these costly and disruptive outcomes from happening in the first place. #regulatoryaffairs #qualityassurance #medtech

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Do you need a quality control manager(QCM), quality control (QC), or quality assurance (QA) officer? This post is not meant to encourage negligence, laziness, compromise or inability to multi task. I saw an advertisement from a company seeking a QC/QA officer, and the job summary listed responsibilities that combined the roles of a QCM, QC, and QA. Remember, there are differences between these three positions: A quality control manager[QCM] oversees the entire quality control process, develops policies, and manages both quality control and quality assurance efforts to maintain product standards. Quality control officer [QC] focuses on inspecting and testing products to ensure they meet specified standards and quality assurance officer [QA ] involves developing and monitoring processes to ensure consistent quality. I have experienced a situation where I served as a QA officer, QCM, and R&D. It was not easy but I managed the roles well, thank God I did not break down. Stop making the QC job cumbersome so that they can focus on their quality role. While versatility is valuable, expecting someone to handle the responsibilities of three positions and still deliver quality results is unrealistic. If you want to post a job vacancy, please do thorough research to understand the roles before posting. Expecting a QC or QA officer to also take on roles such as research and development [R&D], QCM, marketer, and more with a minimal salary is unfair and impractical. Please, let's do better so we can achieve quality results. For the quality control or quality assurance officers, this post is not an excuse to be lazy and blame your company for making your work tedious. Do not compromise or neglect your duties. To manage a heavy and challenging workload, prioritize your tasks, seek support from your team, and communicate effectively with your superiors about the challenges you face. I hope those concerned see this post and act accordingly. Thank you for reading, and feel free to Repost this to your network if you find it insightful. Happy new week. ©️ Okeke, Ifeoma Vivian. #QualityControl #QualityAssurance #BusinessOwners #Recruiters #FoodManufacturing #LinkedInCommunity #Pharmaceutical #FoodSafety.

The Key Responsibilities of an In Process Quality Assurance Specialist (IPQA) 🛠️🔍" 1. Conducting in-process quality checks to ensure compliance with standards and specifications. 2. Monitoring production processes to identify deviations and non-conformances. 3. Collaborating with production teams to address quality issues promptly. 4. Documenting quality data and maintaining accurate records for analysis. 5. Implementing corrective actions to improve process efficiency and product quality. 6. Participating in root cause analysis investigations for quality incidents. 7. Providing training and guidance to production staff on quality procedures. 8. Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the organization. #QualityAssurance #Manufacturing #Improvement #QualityControl #India

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