Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Quality Assurance, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Geographic differential

Assignment differential

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY seeks a Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist to lead quality assurance and regulatory initiatives within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This role partners with laboratory leadership to maintain the Laboratory Quality Management System and ensure compliant operations.

You will conduct audits, analyze findings, and drive continuous improvement while mentoring staff, ensuring patient safety, and supporting

Qualifications

• License to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in New York State, or eligible for licensure, or physician licensed in NY.
• Clinical laboratory experience in pathology or related disciplines.
• Experience with quality assurance, regulatory standards, audits, and accreditation surveys.
• Knowledge of KPIs, process improvement, and document control.

Responsibilities

• Support quality assurance and regulatory activities across Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
• Maintain and strengthen the Laboratory Quality Management System.
• Review procedures to ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance.
• Conduct audits, analyze findings, and drive quality improvement.
• Monitor quality indicators and assist with CAP/CLIA compliance initiatives.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on quality processes.
• Assist with document management including policy and SOP reviews.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Auditing

Data Analysis

Staff Education

Communication

Education

Doctorate in chemical/physical/biological sciences

Master’s in chemical/physical/biological sciences

Bachelor’s in chemical/physical/biological sciences

Bachelor’s in medical technology or laboratory science

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## **Title:**Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Quality Assurance, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine**Job Type:**Regular## **Company:**Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center## **Department:**Laboratory Medicine## **Time Type:**Full time## **Weekly Hours:**40## FTE:1## **Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)## **Summary:**About the Role: Are you passionate about quality, compliance, and ensuring the highest standards in laboratory operations? Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist to help drive quality and regulatory excellence across the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. In this role, you'll partner with laboratory leaders and staff to support quality management initiatives, regulatory compliance, performance improvement efforts, and accreditation requirements that help ensure accurate and reliable laboratory results. This position is ideal for an experienced laboratory professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with quality oversight, process improvement, and staff education to make a meaningful impact on patient care, research, and operational excellence. The starting annual salary for this position is $73,755 and this can include a full comprehensive benefits package. This will also include an additional geographic differential of $4.60/hr and an additional assignment differential of $4.00/hr. What You'll Do: As a Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist, you will: Support quality assurance and regulatory activities across Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Partner with laboratory leadership to maintain and strengthen the Laboratory Quality Management System. Review laboratory testing procedures and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. Conduct audits, analyze findings, and identify opportunities for quality improvement and operational excellence. Monitor quality indicators and assist with corrective and preventive action initiatives. Provide technical guidance, training, and support to laboratory staff on quality-related processes and best practices. Assist with document management activities, including policy, procedure, and record review. Help assess compliance with laboratory standards, regulations, and internal quality requirements. Collaborate with laboratory teams to investigate and resolve quality-related issues. Serve as a quality and compliance resource for laboratory staff and departments across the organization. Perform laboratory technology duties as needed while supporting departmental quality goals. What You'll Bring: We're looking for a detail-oriented laboratory professional who is committed to quality, continuous improvement, and teamwork. Successful candidates will bring: Clinical Lab background that encompasses experience within the Pathology lab disciplines Clinical laboratory experience with a strong understanding of laboratory operations and testing processes. Knowledge of quality assurance, quality management systems, and regulatory compliance requirements. Experience reviewing procedures, conducting audits, and evaluating process performance. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Effective written and verbal communication skills. The ability to educate, mentor, and support colleagues in a collaborative environment. A commitment to accuracy, patient safety, and continuous improvement. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy: Identifying opportunities to improve quality and efficiency. Working with data to drive informed decisions. Collaborating with diverse teams to solve complex challenges. Helping maintain high standards of excellence in laboratory services. Supporting an environment focused on learning, development, and accountability. Why You'll Love Working Here: At Roswell Park, every team member contributes to a mission larger than themselves: eliminating cancer's grip on humanity through research, education, prevention, and exceptional patient care. When you join our team, you'll enjoy: Meaningful work that supports life-changing patient care and groundbreaking research. Opportunities to influence quality and operational excellence across a nationally recognized cancer center. A collaborative culture where your expertise and ideas are valued. Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities. The chance to work alongside highly skilled laboratory, clinical, and research professionals. A mission-driven environment dedicated to innovation, discovery, and continuous improvement.## **Qualifications:**Required Education and Experience License Requirement 1. Possession of a full license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the State of New York; or 2. Eligibility for full licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the State of New York; or 3. Physician licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of New York. Education and Experience 1. Doctorate degree in one of the chemical, physical or biological sciences and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in a clinical laboratory or blood bank; or 2. Master’s degree in one of the chemical, physical or biological sciences and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in a clinical laboratory or blood bank; or 3. Bachelor’s degree in one of the chemical, physical or biological sciences and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in a clinical laboratory or blood bank; or 4. Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or laboratory science and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in a clinical laboratory or blood bank. NOTES: 1. As a condition of continued employment, full license eligible incumbents must obtain and maintain the full Clinical Laboratory Technologist licensure in the State of New York within six (6) months of their appointment to this title. 2. Possession of the Clinical Laboratory Technologist licensure supersedes educational requirements listed above, as stated in section 58-1.5 (b) of the NYS Codes, Rules and Regulations. 3. The applicable clinical laboratory or blood bank experience must be from a clinical laboratory or blood bank as defined in Section 571 of the New York State Public Health Law. 4. Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.The preferred candidate will possess a clinical lab background that encompasses experience within the Pathology lab disciplines. The preferred candidate will have experience with equipment and method validation including standard operating procedure development and document control. The preferred candidate will have knowledge of laboratory regulatory standards, experience with key performance indicators and process improvement, and experience with lab accreditation surveys and auditing. The preferred candidate will possess leadership/team building skills, possess excellent communication skills, and attention to detail. The preferred candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Laboratory Information Systems, and have experience with data analysis.