Public Health Laboratory Inspector

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Exton (PA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Health seeks a Laboratory Examiner to strengthen public health by inspecting clinical laboratories for safety, accuracy, and quality, and to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

This full-time role involves on-site reviews, reporting, training guidance, investigations, proficiency monitoring, and potential team leadership, with travel across the Commonwealth and possible part-time telework after a one-year training period.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional laboratory work experience examining and performing testing on human specimens in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory, and a bachelor’s degree in chemical science, biological science, or medical technology; or
• One year of professional laboratory work experience examining and performing testing on human specimens in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory, and a master’s degree in chemical science, biological science, or medical technology.

Responsibilities

• On-Site Reviews: Examine laboratory operations, testing procedures, personnel qualifications, and quality practices to confirm compliance with state and federal laws
• Compliance Actions: Prepare reports, evaluate correction plans, and recommend decisions about licensure, certification, or deficiency status
• Training Guidance: Provide technical direction to laboratory personnel to help strengthen understanding of procedures and quality standards
• Complaint Investigations: Visit facilities to assess concerns related to test accuracy, improper practices, or staff qualifications
• Proficiency Monitoring: Review external proficiency testing results to evaluate laboratory competency and identify performance issues
• Team Leadership: Coordinate team activities during inspections when larger facilities require a group review

Education

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

Master's degree in chemical science, biological science, or medical technology

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Health seeks a Laboratory Examiner to strengthen public health by inspecting clinical laboratories for safety, accuracy, and quality, and to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

This full-time role involves on-site reviews, reporting, training guidance, investigations, proficiency monitoring, and potential team leadership, with travel across the Commonwealth and possible part-time telework after a one-year training period.