Laboratory Quality Assurance Specialist

LCA Lab. Corp. of America; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO or FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Clinical Lab Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team. The role supports QA data review, record-keeping, procedures updates, and regulatory compliance.

You will help lead quality programs, audits, training, and performance metrics while ensuring adherence to CAP/CLIA/ISO standards and timely corrective actions. Bachelor’s in a chemical/biological science required; Labcorp experience preferred; we offer comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• Knowledge of CAP/CLIA/ISO regulations and licensing requirements.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

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.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes.

Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges.

As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients.

With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world.

Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

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

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.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

We believe in the power of science to change lives.

Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions.

Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives.

Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.