Laboratory Quality & Compliance Lead

Trinity Health; Town of Waterloo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Quality Coordinator to design, implement, and oversee the Laboratory Quality Management program, partnering with management to drive quality systems and comprehensive policies.

The role coordinates development, assessment, and monitoring of quality initiatives, audits, and training, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and inspection readiness. A Bachelor’s degree and clinical lab experience are required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science-related field is required.
• Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration or Business Administration is preferred.
• Three years of clinical laboratory experience required.
• Certification eligibility: MT/MLS/ASCP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates development, assessment and monitoring of quality management initiatives, indicators, and audits.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and coordinates resources for evaluation and change.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Prepares for accreditation and regulatory inspections.
• Coordinates and monitors the laboratory’s proficiency testing program.
• Develops and presents laboratory quality management reports.
• Maintains quality management SOPs meeting standards.
• Participates in continuing education and professional activities.
• Serves on committees or special projects as needed.
• Shift: Days; take weekly call to support technical services (including weekends and holidays as needed).

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science-related field

Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration or Business Administration (preferred)

Job description

Trinity Health is seeking a Quality Coordinator to design, implement, and oversee the Laboratory Quality Management program, partnering with management to drive quality systems and comprehensive policies.

The role coordinates development, assessment, and monitoring of quality initiatives, audits, and training, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and inspection readiness. A Bachelor’s degree and clinical lab experience are required; a Master’s degree is preferred.