Laboratory Quality Specialist

Harris Health System, Inc.; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System, Inc. is seeking a Quality Specialist to coordinate Quality Assurance activities within the laboratory department. The successful candidate will support compliance with regulatory standards and ensure inspection readiness. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, along with strong analytical skills.

This position requires flexibility to work in a 24/7 environment and may require travel to various Harris Health System locations. Experience in quality assurance or a clinical laboratory is preferred.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in Quality assurance and/or compliance preferred.
• Certified Professional for Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Project management certification preferred.
• Two years of experience in a clinical laboratory in relevant areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating Quality Assurance activities within the laboratory department.
• Support compliance with clinical lab regulatory standards.
• Implement and maintain quality management plan and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving skills

Knowledge of basic statistics

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology

Job description

Job Summary

Assists in coordinating Quality Assurance activities within the assigned laboratory department/section. This position supports compliance with clinical lab regulatory standards (CLIA, CAP, etc.) and lab safety standards. The role involves basic judgement, analytical ability, and problem‑solving skills in dealing with data and situations. The laboratory quality specialist assists in implementing and maintaining the quality management plan and performance improvement activities for the assigned area, ensuring inspection readiness at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees: Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology.

Licenses & Certification

• Medical Technologist OR Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Histotechnician (HT), Histotechnologist (HTL) Cytotechnologist (CT), Molecular Biology (MB), Molecular Diagnostics or equivalent certification within the following organizations: ASCP, AMT, ABB or equivalent.
• Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA), Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) or Quality Technician (CQT); Must obtain one of these certifications from ASQ within 18 months of employment.

Work Experience

• 6 months of Experience in Quality assurance and/or compliance preferred.
• Certified Professional for Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Project management certification preferred.
• Two (2) Years of Experience in Clinical laboratory in one of the following areas: Blood bank, Chemistry and hematology, Point of Care Testing (POCT), Microbiology, Histology or cytology, Molecular / flow cytometry.

Communication Skills

Writing/ Correspondence, Writing/ Reports.

Proficiencies

• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• P.C.

Job Attributes

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Analytical: Strong problem-solving skills.
• Statistical: Demonstrates knowledge of basic statistics (mean, CV, SD, control charts, etc.).

Work Schedule

• Flexible: Laboratory departments are open 24/7, some weekend, evening and night work is expected.
• Travel: >75%, Travel is primarily limited to Harris Health System hospitals and clinics.
• Telecommute.