Senior Laboratory Technologist - QA & Process Improvement

Labcorp; Gresham (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Senior Technologist at Mount Hood Hospital in Gresham, OR. The role focuses on quality systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement while supporting daily laboratory operations.

The candidate will lead testing, mentor staff, ensure accuracy, and uphold safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor's degree and ASCP/AMT certification are required, with 4+ years of clinical lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• 4 years or more of clinical laboratory testing experience.
• ASCP or AMT certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior member of the laboratory team with a primary focus on quality systems, regulatory compliance, quality assurance activities, and continuous process improvement while supporting daily laboratory operations and other technical staff.
• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to laboratory staff, providing guidance and support on complex testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Support laboratory quality initiatives, including quality assurance, quality control review, proficiency testing, corrective action investigations, and continuous process improvement efforts.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and company quality standards.
• Review quality indicators and participate in identifying opportunities to improve laboratory processes, testing accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care.
• Perform and document preventative maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Assist with validations, competency assessments, and implementation of new procedures as assigned.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Assist with processing of specimens when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology

ASCP or AMT certification

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Senior Technologist at Mount Hood Hospital in Gresham, OR. The role focuses on quality systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement while supporting daily laboratory operations.

The candidate will lead testing, mentor staff, ensure accuracy, and uphold safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor's degree and ASCP/AMT certification are required, with 4+ years of clinical lab experience.