Newborn Screening QA Specialist - Onsite/Remote

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

Health/dental/vision/life insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

Job summary

The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene – part of the University of Wisconsin–Madison – seeks a Laboratory Quality Assurance Specialist for the Newborn Screening program. This on-site role focuses on quality control, regulatory compliance (CAP/CLIA/HIPAA), and process improvements to ensure timely and accurate newborn screens.

Responsibilities include data analysis, training staff, audits, and maintaining training records and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years high-complexity clinical laboratory experience; 5 years preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical laboratory QA experience; 3 years preferred.
• Regulatory knowledge of CLIA, CAP, and HIPAA.
• Strong data analysis and documentation skills precede inspection and audits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality assurance activities to ensure accuracy and safety in newborn screening.
• Review equipment calibration and preventive maintenance records for compliance.
• Develop and review SOPs, QA/QC test records, and training materials.
• Lead unit audits, risk assessments, and process improvement projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in chemical/biological/clinical laboratory science

Job description

The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene – part of the University of Wisconsin–Madison – seeks a Laboratory Quality Assurance Specialist for the Newborn Screening program. This on-site role focuses on quality control, regulatory compliance (CAP/CLIA/HIPAA), and process improvements to ensure timely and accurate newborn screens.

Responsibilities include data analysis, training staff, audits, and maintaining training records and SOPs.