Senior Compliance Officer (CLIA Laboratory Quality Manager)

About Us

The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure.

Department Summary

The Institute for Translational Research is devoted to bringing novel diagnostics and interventions to patients and families suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, fostering translational research in neurodegenerative diseases at UNTHSC, and creating solutions for a healthier community. Our team spans basic "bench-top" science, clinical research, community-based research and clinical trials. Our translational approach is intended to foster discovery and expedite those discoveries toward the benefit of those suffering from brain disease. A particular emphasis of ITR is the development of personalized (or person-focused) medicine for Alzheimer's disease.

Position Overview

This temporary role will support laboratory preparation and CLIA certification while overseeing quality control and quality assurance processes, regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and laboratory documentation and reporting. These responsibilities are critical to ensuring compliance with CLIA regulations and institutional standards while supporting the laboratory's successful implementation and ongoing operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, law or closely related field, and ten years of experience in healthcare, hospital and/or academic medicine, or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Senior Leadership Skills
• Communication Skills
• Start up and built from scratch lab environment experience
• Strong Documentation Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field (Master's preferred)
• ASCP certification (MT, MLS, or equivalent) and CAP accreditation strongly preferred
• 5–8 years of laboratory experience, with at least 2 years in a QC/QA or compliance focused role
• Direct experience with CLIA regulations and lab certification processes

Job Duties

• Design and implement all QMS policies, procedures, and daily checks.
• Investigate any errors, failures, or unexpected results and document corrective actions and preventative actions.
• Flag risks early, ensure every test meets federal and state regulations, proper documentation and response to all internal and external audits and report QC metrics and compliance status to leadership on a regular basis.
• Maintain QC and QA records that are audit-ready at all times, all regulatory requirements—CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, and applicable local and state regulations, build and maintain the QMS and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Lead the lab through the CLIA certification process from application to approval.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for inspections (CLIA, CAP, state, federal).
• Manage proficiency testing programs and ensure timely submission, oversee daily lab workflows to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor incidents/deviations, calibration records, maintenance logs, and vendor relationships, internal audits and continual quality improvement, environmental conditions, and reagent and supply inventory from a QA/QC perspective.

Physical Requirements

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8a-5p On Site