Be the Voice of Impartiality – Join QAI’s Impartiality Committee! 

Are you passionate about maintaining integrity and impartiality in certification? QAI Laboratories is seeking experienced professionals and clients to join our Impartiality Committee, ensuring our processes meet the highest standards of ISO/IEC 17065 and ISO/IEC 17020.

Why Become a Member?

By joining the QAI Impartiality Committee, you will:

• Shape Policies: Influence decisions that ensure impartiality in certification and inspection activities.
• Enhance Industry Credibility: Contribute to impartiality and transparency essential for industry trust.
• Collaborate with Experts: Be part of a balanced team representing diverse and significantly interested parties.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who meet the following qualifications:

• Experience: At least 5 years in a field relevant to QAI’s certification and inspection services such as manufacturing, quality, regulatory, industry groups, and consumer advocates.
• Integrity: Must not have been accused or convicted of financially motivated crimes (disclosure required).
• Credentials: Professional licensing or personal certification is preferred but not required.
• Neutrality: Cannot be an employee or officer of QAI competitors, ensuring impartiality in committee activities.

Note: We value diverse perspectives, including manufacturers, suppliers, users, trade association representatives, governmental bodies, and consumer advocates.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the Impartiality Committee, you will:

• Review QAI’s policies and principles for impartiality and compliance with standards.
• Attend one annual meeting (in-person or virtual) to ensure decisions remain neutral and unbiased.
• Provide insights on maintaining QAI’s certification integrity, free from conflicts of interest.

Membership Terms

Membership is voluntary and uncompensated to maintain independence and avoid conflicts of interest. This ensures the committee operates as a truly impartial body, separate from QAI’s operations.

Terms may last three years, and members may serve unlimited consecutive terms.

Why Volunteer?

• Impact: Directly contribute to enhancing impartiality and fairness in certification activities.
• Recognition: Be acknowledged as a trusted contributor to industry-leading standards.
• Professional Growth: Expand your knowledge of regulatory and accreditation systems.

How to Apply

To express your interest:

1. Visit the QAI Contact Us page.
2. Submit your information along with a brief description of your expertise and interest in joining the committee.
3. You will be contacted by QAI to provide your CV and discuss relevant details.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Thank-you for your consideration in joining the QAI impartiality committee.

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