Laboratory Quality Assurance Specialist

Labcorp; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a Clinical Lab Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team. Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, in Tulsa, OK.

The role involves reviewing QC data, auditing outliers, maintaining records, updating QA procedures, and supporting lean and continuous improvement initiatives across CAP/CLIA/ISO compliant environments. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• 2+ years of experience as a Medical Technologist or in a quality-related role.

Responsibilities

• Supports supervisors with review of quality control data to identify trends, problems, and accuracy issues.
• Examines outlier results and QA exception reports within required timeframes.
• Maintains complete, accurate records (logs, reports, worksheets, paperwork).
• Creates and updates QA procedures and documentation that are clear and user-friendly.
• Assists in process improvement and quality initiatives; supports QA plan reviews and report generation.
• Performs data entry, report generation, and document maintenance.
• Participates in Lean activities (e.g., 5S) and ensures calibration schedules for equipment.
• Conducts high-complexity testing per SOPs and protocols.
• Supports change control projects and validations.
• Completes quality events in Document Control; supports audits and inspections.
• Manages training and competency programs for staff.
• Tracks and presents operational and quality metrics to management.
• Initiates corrective actions from audits; monitors effectiveness.
• Schedules and performs audits.
• Maintains documentation for regulated studies; oversees proficiency testing program.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/ Biological science or Medical Technology

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Lab Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team in Tulsa, OK

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Job Responsibilities

• Supports supervisors with the review of quality control data to identify trends, problems, and accuracy issues
• Examines outlier results and QA exception reports thoroughly and within required timeframes.
• Maintains complete, accurate, and up-to-date records (logs, reports, worksheets, paperwork) for immediate access or timely retrieval.
• Creates and updates QA procedures and documentation that are clear, accurate, and user-friendly.
• Assists in process improvement and quality improvement initiatives; supports QA plan reviews and report generation
• Performs clerical and technical tasks such as data entry, report generation, communications, database maintenance, and filing.
• Participates in Lean activities (e.g., 5S) and ensures adherence to preventive maintenance and calibration schedules for equipment.
• Conducts high-complexity technical and non-technical testing per SOPs and protocols.
• Supports change control projects and assists with validations.
• Completes quality events in the Document Control system.
• Ensures compliance with CAP, CLIA, ISO, and other applicable regulations; supports audits and inspections.
• Manages training and competency programs for staff.
• Tracks, monitors, and presents operational and quality metrics to management.
• Initiates or supports corrective actions from audit observations and investigations; monitors effectiveness.
• Schedules and performs audits.
• Maintains documentation for regulated studies in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Oversees the proficiency testing program and ensures PT responses are submitted timely, processes PT evaluation, and facilitates PT failure investigation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
• 2 years or more of previous experience as a Medical Technologist or in a quality related position

Preferred Qualification:

• Current or prior Labcorp experience

Additional Job Standards

• General knowledge of laboratory regulations (CAP/CLIA/ISO) and licensing requirements
• Basic understanding of audit related requirements and procedures
• Working knowledge of quality assurance best practices and procedures
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Strong computer skills with proficiency with MS Office programs

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.

Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

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