Proficiency Testing & Accreditation Specialist

College of American Pathologists (CAP); Winnetka (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of American Pathologists (CAP) seeks a seasoned professional to monitor proficiency testing programs and support CAP Accreditation Programs through technical interpretation, consultation, and compliance services.

You will work with the Continuous Compliance Committee, prepare documentation for inspections, and provide education materials to laboratories, ensuring regulatory requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a multifaceted laboratory, quality assurance, or regulatory healthcare environment.
• Experience with proficiency testing requirements and regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation and direction to pathologists, laboratory directors, healthcare personnel, and manufacturers on proficiency testing requirements and other related accreditation requirements for all testing.
• Analyze proficiency testing exception responses and documents from laboratories for adequacy and determination of further actions.
• Proactively communicate with laboratory personnel to prevent recurrent failures.
• Coordinate all activities related to a non‑routine inspection for cease testing directives for critical regulated analytes when laboratories opt for this option.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Decision making

Customer service

Team player

Organize and prioritize

Critical thinking

Education

Baccalaureate degree

MT/MLT (ASCP) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The College of American Pathologists (CAP) seeks a seasoned professional to monitor proficiency testing programs and support CAP Accreditation Programs through technical interpretation, consultation, and compliance services.

You will work with the Continuous Compliance Committee, prepare documentation for inspections, and provide education materials to laboratories, ensuring regulatory requirements are met.