Onsite QA Specialist, Newborn Screening Lab

University of Wisconsin; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision/life insurance

Tax-advantaged savings accounts

Wisconsin Retirement System

Job summary

The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH), part of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, seeks a Laboratory Quality Assurance Specialist for the Newborn Screening program. The role focuses on quality control, regulatory compliance (CAP, CLIA, HIPAA), and process improvements across newborn screening activities.

Onsite duties at the WSLH Henry Mall location, with 8:00am–4:30pm hours and potential remote work after training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years high-complexity clinical laboratory experience; 5 years preferred
• Minimum 1 year clinical laboratory quality assurance experience; 3 years preferred
• Regulatory knowledge: CLIA, CAP, and HIPAA requirements

Responsibilities

• Review equipment calibration and preventive maintenance records for safety and accreditation
• Prepare and review SOPs, QA/QC test records, and laboratory workflows
• Collect quality metrics and report to NBS management; ensure specimen quality and timeliness
• Conduct internal and external laboratory audits and respond to audit requests
• Create and update training materials; monitor staff compliance with accreditation requirements

Skills

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH), part of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, seeks a Laboratory Quality Assurance Specialist for the Newborn Screening program. The role focuses on quality control, regulatory compliance (CAP, CLIA, HIPAA), and process improvements across newborn screening activities.

Onsite duties at the WSLH Henry Mall location, with 8:00am–4:30pm hours and potential remote work after training.