Chemistry Lab Quality Specialist: Compliance & Improvement

Harris Health System, Inc.; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Quality Specialist to assist in coordinating quality assurance activities within the designated lab department and ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and safety standards.

The role involves basic data analysis, problem solving, and supporting the quality management plan and performance improvement initiatives to maintain inspection readiness across Harris Health's laboratory network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology.
• Medical Technologist or MLS, Histotechnician/Histotechnologist/CT/MB certification in ASCP/AMT/ABB or equivalent.
• Must obtain CQIA/CQPA/CQT from ASQ within 18 months of employment.
• 6 months QA/compliance experience preferred.
• CPHQ or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Project management certification preferred.
• Two years of clinical laboratory experience in blood bank, chemistry/hematology, POCT, microbiology, histology or cytology/molecular.
• Strong written communication skills (reports, correspondence).
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates quality assurance activities within the assigned lab department/section.
• Supports compliance with CLIA, CAP and lab safety standards.
• Assists in implementing and maintaining the quality management plan and performance improvement activities.
• Ensures inspection readiness at all times.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in laboratory science

MLS / Medical Technologist

CQIA / CQPA / CQT certification

ASQ certification within 18 months

CPHQ or Six Sigma

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Harris Health System, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Quality Specialist to assist in coordinating quality assurance activities within the designated lab department and ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and safety standards.

The role involves basic data analysis, problem solving, and supporting the quality management plan and performance improvement initiatives to maintain inspection readiness across Harris Health's laboratory network.