Clinical Lab Technical Specialist – Quality & Compliance

SSM Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in Missouri seeks a Laboratory professional to provide technical and scientific oversight of testing within the lab’s area of expertise, supporting a 24/7 operation and critical patient care.

The role emphasizes quality control, regulatory compliance, proficiency testing, staff competency assessment, and collaboration with regional labs to maintain standardization, timely reporting, and continuous improvement across the laboratory.

Qualifications

• Three years’ technical experience in a laboratory setting

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance of requirements in the technical component and practices mandated by regulatory and accrediting agencies including: verification of test procedures, enrollment in proficiency testing, resolution of technical problems, accurate reporting and properly functioning systems, staff competency evaluation, quality control testing and troubleshooting, updates to policies and procedures, performance improvement activities, and 24/7 laboratory operations.
• Assists leadership on projects of medium to high complexity and size.
• Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent years of experience and education

Job description

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in Missouri seeks a Laboratory professional to provide technical and scientific oversight of testing within the lab’s area of expertise, supporting a 24/7 operation and critical patient care.

The role emphasizes quality control, regulatory compliance, proficiency testing, staff competency assessment, and collaboration with regional labs to maintain standardization, timely reporting, and continuous improvement across the laboratory.