Quality Assurance Coordinator - Core Chemistry

Labcorp; Nouvelle-Calédonie; On-site; EUR 56,922 - 78,815; Full time

Job summary

Labcorp in Burlington, NC is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to join the Core Chemistry team. The role supports QA, controls, improvements, and training to ensure compliance with CAP/CLIA/ISO standards.

The position involves preparing the laboratory for inspections, maintaining documentation, and coordinating proficiency testing while performing audits and generating quality reports. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• 3 years of clinical laboratory testing experience or in a quality related position.
• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• 3 months or more of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• General knowledge of laboratory regulations (CAP/CLIA/ISO) and licensing requirements.
• Understanding of laboratory operations and procedures.
• Experience in a high-volume laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with audit-related requirements and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support projects and activities related to quality assurance, control, improvement and training.
• Prepare and support the laboratory for regulatory inspections.
• Maintain all necessary documents and materials required for inspections.
• Provide backup inspection support to laboratory during inspections.
• Keep up with proficiency testing and examinations.
• Coordinate and track external and internal proficiency testing.
• Perform internal audits and prepare audit reports.
• Prepare recurring quality reports for laboratory operations.
• Stay current with regulatory agency and proficiency test requirements.
• Use Master Control forms for audit purposes.
• Participate in monthly Quality Meetings and compose minutes.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team work

Independence

Education

Associate’s degree in chemical or biological science

Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our Core Chemistry team located in Burlington, NC.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Job Responsibilities

• Support projects and activities related to quality assurance, control, improvement and training
• Prepare and support the laboratory for regulatory inspections
• Maintain all necessary documents and materials required for inspections
• Provide backup inspection support to laboratory during inspections
• Keep up with all required proficiency testing and examinations
• Coordinate and track external and internal proficiency testing
• Perform internal audits and prepare audit reports
• Prepare reoccurring quality reports for laboratory operations
• Stay current with all regulatory agency and proficiency test requirements
• Provide proper initiation and use of Master Control forms for audit purposes
• Participate in monthly Quality Meeting and compose minutes
• Perform administrative and clerical duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
• 3 years of clinical laboratory testing experience or in a quality related position

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
• 3 months or more of experience in a clinical laboratory

Additional Job Standards

• In lieu of education requirements listed above, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirements
• 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
• 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
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.