Laboratory QA & QC Coordinator, Full-Time

About the role

The QA & QC Coordinator is responsible for the laboratory QA and QC monitoring, evaluation, documentation, and reporting program.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and establishes Quality Assessment, Quality Control, and Proficiency Testing functions, including maintaining all required documentation, records, and reports
• Resolves technical problems and ensures that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
• Prepares quality reports to include specific monitors, including reports to QPC meetings
• Oversees and performs method validation and calibration verification studies as needed
• Analyzes and responds to client complaints, unusual incident reports and Risk Management inquires
• Assists with review of policies and procedures, performing literature searches as needed to ensure regulatory agency requirements and manufacturers’ recommendations are addressed and met
• Assists with training of testing personnel and monitoring personnel competency in all phases (pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic) of testing to assure the ongoing competency of all individuals who perform testing. Identifies remedial training or continuing education needed
• Assists with verification of the test procedures performed and the establishment of the laboratory's test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system
• Assists with the coordination of the validation and implementation of new testing systems, equipment, supplies, reagents, and instrumentation
• Performs other duties as assigned, which include performing all the duties and responsibilities of a Laboratory Technologist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 5-10 years previous lab experience required