Quality Assurance Leader - Lab Compliance & Improvement

Quest Diagnostics Inc; Minnesota; Presencial; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Quest Diagnostics Inc seeks a Quality Assurance Manager based in Houston, TX to lead and coordinate quality processes across pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical stages. The role ensures CLIA and CAP compliance aligned with company values and mission.

The candidate will drive QA programs, oversee licensing, proficiency testing, and public health reporting, and mentor QA staff to uphold high quality across all laboratories and collection sites in the region.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science field; advanced degree preferred.
• CLIA-88 supervisor certification required.
• Credential evaluation for foreign-educated candidates (IERF).
• US-educated candidates must provide an original transcript.

Responsabilidades

• Direct and advance visibility of quality processes across units.
• Ensure accountability across pre-, analytical, and post-analytical areas.
• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and CAP accreditation.
• Identify tests and ensure external proficiency testing enrollment; perform internal PT as needed.
• Oversee Public Health Reporting compliance for all states in the region and manage staff in Public Health roles.
• Develop and maintain Quality Management System plans with metrics and action plans; monitor performance.
• Lead monthly QA meetings and ensure staff training on QA policies; biennial reviews.
• Monitor corrective actions for non-conformances and ensure revised reports are tracked.
• Coordinate QC activities and participate in national QC peer comparisons.
• Enforce incident reporting for Reportable Quality Issues and ensure effective action.

Conocimientos

Quality Assurance

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Quality Improvement

Public Health Reporting

Educación

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Biology or Chemistry

Masters in Biological Science

CLIA '88 General Laboratory Supervisor

IERF credential evaluation

US transcripts (for US-educated candidates)

Descripción del empleo

Quest Diagnostics Inc seeks a Quality Assurance Manager based in Houston, TX to lead and coordinate quality processes across pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical stages. The role ensures CLIA and CAP compliance aligned with company values and mission.

The candidate will drive QA programs, oversee licensing, proficiency testing, and public health reporting, and mentor QA staff to uphold high quality across all laboratories and collection sites in the region.