ABOUT TAB:

Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse (TAB) a non-profit organization, was founded in 1934 by Dr. Henry L. Hilgartner and other civic-minded citizens of Austin to provide a setting where blind men and women could come to learn skills and create products that were sold door to door.

Today, Travis Association for the Blind stays true to the mission established in 1934 by providing opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment. We continue to grow and expand the services we provide to blind Texans.

Our Core Values guide us in everything we do: LIGHT: Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork.

TAB offers a variety of benefits to include: 403(b) retirement plan; health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; employee assistance program; life insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; employee appreciation events; and more.

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Technician, Auditor role will encompass in part or in whole the below stated responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Internal Auditor:

• Conduct Internal Audits based on existing company documentation
• Conduct contract audits. This requires knowledge of federal contracts, FARs, State & Federal regulations, and statutes
• Maintain audit schedule
• Create audit packets
• Prepare audit checklists/questionnaires, reports and summaries
• Perform follow-up audits
• Initiate corrective actions for any non-conformances found

Support Activities:

• Document Control
• Cleaning Validation
• Calibration and Equipment Qualification

ISO:

• Assist in the maintenance of the Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015)

FDA:

• Assist in maintaining an FDA compliant documentation system to the Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP's)

Other Duties:

• Complies with and assists other employees in understanding and complying with TAB's policies and procedures.
• Behaves in accordance with the key behaviors aligned with TAB's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart and Teamwork (LIGHT).
• Complies with and ensures employees understand and comply with TAB's policies and procedures.
• Holds self and others accountable for behaving in accordance with behaviors aligned with TAB's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart and Teamwork (LIGHT).
• Other duties as assigned

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of production process, quality assurance, and other techniques for ensuring compliance to the Company's Quality Management System
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Technical writing
• Knowledge of auditing practices
• Ability to troubleshoot, resulting in meaningful solutions

• Strong knowledge in quality assurance analytics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong ethics and discretion with confidential or sensitive information
• Able to read, comprehend and understand information and ideas presented in writing or in alternative form
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
• Able to communicate information effectively through various mediums

• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Communication & Contacts Required

• Employees, departments, managers, executives, vendors, community members, external auditors

Decision Making/Judgment Required

• Makes decisions as per Standard Operation Procedures and Company Policies

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School diploma
• Two years of college or experience in a related field is preferred

Physical Requirements

With or without reasonable accommodation, employees in this position must be able to:

• Prolonged periods of working on a computer
• Ability to be in a stationary position (stand/sit) for 7-8 hours

• Ability to lift/move up to 10 lbs. at times
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, adjust position for 20% of time
• Ability to work in conditions with varying temperature, including cold and/or heat

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Background Check and Drug Screen required
• Confirmation of COVID-19 Vaccination Status (or approved Accommodation Request)
• Internal and external applicants accepted
• Verifiable documentation of ability to work in the US

Individuals who are blind or visually impaired are encouraged to apply

TRAVIS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

TAB provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, TAB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf