Clinical Laboratory Quality Analyst

Labcorp•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to join our team at Birmingham, AL. This is an onsite position. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. At Labcorp we have a passion for helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step! Join us and discover a path filled with opportunities for growth, continuous learning, professional challenges, and the chance to truly make a difference. We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
2 or more years of clinical laboratory testing experience in a CLIA/CAP laboratory
Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems
High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
1 or more years of quality related experience in a CLIA/CAP laboratory
In lieu of education requirements listed above, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirements
Familiarity with an electronic data management system is a plus (i.e. MediaLab)
General knowledge of laboratory regulations (CAP/CLIA/ISO) and licensing requirements
Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment
Basic understanding of audit related requirements and procedures
Working knowledge of quality assurance best practices and procedures

Responsibilities

Provide monthly and quarterly quality metric data analysis and assist in generating metric reports
Assist in training staff on quality related topics
Act as a site administrator for document control and IQE applications in MediaLab
Support all quality improvement efforts and the quality management system for the regional laboratory
Schedule and conduct quality audits of assigned departments/facilities processes and provide audit reports
Help facilitate external audits and inspections by the CAP, CMS, ISO 15189 and other agencies as needed
Assist the laboratory with remaining inspection ready
Participate in regulatory and accrediting agency inspections when needed
Review of proficiency testing results
Assist with investigations and corrective actions for nonconforming events and complaints including facilitating root cause analyses, effectiveness checks, FMEAs, and risk assessments
Support change control processes
Stay current with regulatory agency requirements
Monitor the progress and usage of various electronic quality systems including competency, training, document control, nonconforming event, and metric tracking programs
Participate in monthly Quality meetings and compose minutes
Serve as a resource on regulatory issues and compliance
Assist with licensure and accreditation applications/renewals
Perform administrative and clerical duties as needed