Laboratory Accreditation Specialist I

College of American Pathologists (CAP); Winnetka (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of American Pathologists (CAP) seeks a Technical Specialist I to interpret CAP standards, guide laboratories through accreditation, and manage LAP-related processes. Located in Northfield, IL, this role emphasizes advisory support, data management, and program oversight across LAP, RLAP, BAP, and FDT initiatives.

The position requires a Baccalaureate degree, 5 years of related experience, ASCP certification or equivalent, and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree required.
• 5 years recent experience in a clinical laboratory, quality assurance, or regulatory health care environment, including supervisory experience is desirable.
• ASCP certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation and direction to commissioners, pathologists, laboratory directors, health care personnel, and commercial manufacturers on CAP standards and proficiency testing requirements.
• Analyze post-inspection reports and laboratory responses to deficiencies for validity, completeness, and appropriateness.
• Investigate and reconcile discrepancies between pre-inspection data, post-inspection reports, and deficiency responses.
• Recommend removal of inappropriately cited deficiencies and emphasize areas of concern to Regional Commissioners.
• Provide consultation to laboratories through the accreditation process during post-inspection and via emails/phone assistance.

Skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Prioritization

Computer proficiency

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Job description

The College of American Pathologists (CAP) seeks a Technical Specialist I to interpret CAP standards, guide laboratories through accreditation, and manage LAP-related processes. Located in Northfield, IL, this role emphasizes advisory support, data management, and program oversight across LAP, RLAP, BAP, and FDT initiatives.

The position requires a Baccalaureate degree, 5 years of related experience, ASCP certification or equivalent, and travel up to 10%.