Clinical Lab Quality Manager: Lead Improvement & Compliance

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Quality Manager) to lead the laboratory's quality management program and provide expert consultative services for performance improvement across the organization. The role requires MLS/MT certification and a strong background in regulatory compliance and laboratory operations.

The incumbent will supervise and collaborate with laboratory staff, coordinate quality assurance activities, and ensure adherence to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Certification options include MLS/MT generalist or ASCP/AMT categorical/specialist related to the position.
• One year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-11 level is required, with relevant CLS competencies.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a laboratory quality management program.
• Provide authoritative consultative services to management at all levels on quality management in the clinical laboratory.
• Coordinate with leadership to monitor performance improvements and respond to customer feedback.

Skills

Quality management

Medical technology

Regulatory compliance

Statistical analysis

Laboratory operations

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Quality Manager) to lead the laboratory's quality management program and provide expert consultative services for performance improvement across the organization. The role requires MLS/MT certification and a strong background in regulatory compliance and laboratory operations.

The incumbent will supervise and collaborate with laboratory staff, coordinate quality assurance activities, and ensure adherence to