QA Coordinator - Lab (CA)

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 62,777 - 94,103; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a QA Coordinator in San Juan Capistrano, CA. This role demands leadership in quality assurance processes and ensuring the lab's inspection readiness. The ideal candidate should have 4-5 years of lab experience and required state licensing.

The successful individual will demonstrate problem-solving abilities, coordinate internal audits, and ensure compliance with quality standards. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience as a scientist in a clinical laboratory.
• California State Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist required.
• Ability to perform lifting and repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership and collaboration.
• Ensure inspection readiness and compliance.
• Facilitate internal and external audits.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Typing skills

Automation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field

Job description

QA Coordinator

Location: Lab (CA) - San Juan Capistrano, CA

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Pay Range: $45.57 - $68.31 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 \"MyDay\" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

This position ensures that the laboratory maintains inspection readiness at all times.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership through accountability and collaboration in daily activities.
• Consistently demonstrates a high level of initiative and problem-solving ability.
• Coordinates efforts to effectively work with others in a way that is productive and promotes teamwork and change. Recognized as an organized participant or leader of meetings.
• Participates as an active member on the Quality Improvement Team.
• Ensures continuous quality improvement by collaborating with management to implement standardization and process improvement within the department.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable related activities.
• Facilitates internal and external audits.
• In coordination with management, ensures that departmental standard operating procedures and database are regularly updated to accurately reflect current processes.
• Coordinates internal and external proficiency testing activities.
• In coordination with management, oversees department training and competency programs.
• May perform job responsibilities equivalent to a Licensed Scientist, as needed.
• Complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
• regulatory agencies through documentation, audits and corrective action.
• Supports, implements and ensures compliance of all department and company Quality Assurance / Quality Control related policies. Performs department Quality Control.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

• Minimum of 4-5 years of progressive experience as a scientist/medical technologist in a clinical laboratory which includes at least 2-4 years of high complexity testing and associated methodologies for the applicable position. Requires a California State Licensed or Limited License Clinical Laboratory Scientist.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects ranging from 1 to 10 pounds frequently, 11 to 25 pounds occasionally, 26 to 50 pounds seldomly. Lifting over 50 pounds requires assistance.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks. Frequent simple grasping, reaching and fine manipulation.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
• Have good eye and hand coordination.

Skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong typing skills desirable.
• Other automation skills helpful.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or other life or physical sciences from an accredited college or university (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• A current California State Limited License to perform laboratory testing in the applicable specialty (Required)
• Current State Clinical Laboratory Scientist license if necessary (e.g., California) (Required)

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veterans or any other legally protected status.