Clinical Lab Technical Advisor & Quality Lead

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401-K match

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Job summary

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute seeks a Technical Advisor to provide clinical laboratory oversight and support quality programs across our network. You will ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate COLA/CLIA validation, and guide staff through QA and performance improvement initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a medical lab field, Florida licensure, and 4+ years in a clinical lab. Travel to multiple FCS offices and a strong command of MS Office are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Biological, Physical, Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution.
• Current State of Florida Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technologist license.
• Current National Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist certification.
• Valid Florida driver’s license for travel to other FCS offices is required.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with laboratory leadership to maintain standardized workflows per regulatory requirements and SOPs.
• Perform quality assurance actions and report QA outcomes.
• Review QC, QA, proficiency testing, and equipment maintenance records.
• Remain available to clinic lab personnel for on-site, phone, or virtual consultations.
• Prepare the clinic lab for COLA and CLIA validation surveys and coordinate surveys.
• Coordinate and organize inspection documentation and data gathering.
• Identify gaps and provide in-service education when needed.
• Evaluate competency and proficiency of testing personnel and ensure timely results.
• Observe competency assessments per regulatory requirements.
• Resolve technical problems and ensure corrective actions when test systems deviate.
• Monitor quality indicators and provide timely feedback to staff.
• Support financial goals via inventory management.
• Represent lab services in cross-department projects.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s in Medical Lab Science

Florida Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technologist license

National Medical Technologist / MLS certification

Valid Florida driver’s license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute seeks a Technical Advisor to provide clinical laboratory oversight and support quality programs across our network. You will ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate COLA/CLIA validation, and guide staff through QA and performance improvement initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a medical lab field, Florida licensure, and 4+ years in a clinical lab. Travel to multiple FCS offices and a strong command of MS Office are expected.