Laboratory Operations Lead – Compliance & Quality

CommonSpirit Health; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $8,000

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Laboratory Technical Coordinator to oversee laboratory personnel and operations across sections, ensuring adherence to work processes and high compliance standards. The role provides essential technical oversight, guides testing protocols, and maintains laboratory efficiency with a strong focus on precision and quality.

You will lead daily workflows, troubleshoot technical challenges, and ensure readiness of procedures, balancing scientific requirements with

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a chemical or biological science as defined by CLIA.
• Two (2) years clinical lab experience in the designed lab area/speciality.
• Skilled multi-tasker, clear communicator, and active listener who knows the right questions to ask in order to understand the teams’ needs.
• California: CLS:CA
• Nevada: CLS:NV or GS:NV
• North Dakota: MT-L:ND
• Tennessee: MT-L:TN
• Georgia: MT ASCP or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet)
• Other state license not required

Responsibilities

• Manage daily laboratory operations, including inventory administration, supply procurement, and authority over key operational decisions.
• Maintain a robust quality control program and oversee test performance characteristics, such as precision and accuracy, to ensure all results meet established analytical standards.
• Assist in the selection of appropriate test methodologies and perform formal verification of procedures to ensure clinical readiness and accuracy.
• Identify and resolve technical system deviations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and that no patient results are reported until systems are fully functional.
• Act as the CLIA-defined Technical Consultant by coaching staff, identifying training needs, and regularly evaluating the competency of all testing personnel.
• Ensure the laboratory remains in constant compliance with HHS-approved proficiency testing programs and internal ethical policies.

Skills

Multitasking

Clear communication

Active listening

Education

Bachelor of Science in chemical or biological science

Job description

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Laboratory Technical Coordinator to oversee laboratory personnel and operations across sections, ensuring adherence to work processes and high compliance standards. The role provides essential technical oversight, guides testing protocols, and maintains laboratory efficiency with a strong focus on precision and quality.

You will lead daily workflows, troubleshoot technical challenges, and ensure readiness of procedures, balancing scientific requirements with