Laboratory Quality Assurance Lead: Proficiency & Compliance

Advocate Aurora Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in the United States seeks a Laboratory QA professional to coordinate and review quality management records, oversee the document control system, and manage proficiency testing and QA programs. The role includes conducting quality assurance activities, supporting inspections, and ensuring compliance with accrediting standards. The candidate should have clinical lab experience and relevant licensure eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must have High School or GED Diploma.
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with science coursework (chemistry, biology, math).
• 4 years of experience in general laboratory.
• Must have computer knowledge and maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, directs, maintains, and reviews the Laboratory Quality Assurance Program and participates in the hospital Quality Assurance Program.
• Coordinates Laboratory proficiency testing programs.
• Guides on quality assurance issues including inspections by AABB, CAP, FDA, and DNV.
• Reviews accrediting agency requirements and guidelines for compliance.
• Performs scheduled quality control as part of the Medical Laboratory Scientist functions and reports to Technical Leader.

Skills

QA Management

Regulatory compliance

Documentation control

Proficiency testing

Quality audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

High school diploma

Job description

Advocate Health in the United States seeks a Laboratory QA professional to coordinate and review quality management records, oversee the document control system, and manage proficiency testing and QA programs. The role includes conducting quality assurance activities, supporting inspections, and ensuring compliance with accrediting standards. The candidate should have clinical lab experience and relevant licensure eligibility.