Senior QA Governance & Compliance Leader (Hybrid)

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drugs

Dental

Vision

FSAs

Company 401(k) match up to 5%

ESPP

Life Insurance - Supplemental

Disability buy-up

Wellness programs

Educational Assistance

Paid time off / Health Time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist III to provide strategic governance for Quality Management programs, risk management, and regulatory compliance. The role acts as a quality liaison for audits, regulators, and CAPA execution, mentoring QA staff to foster a strong quality culture.

The position is hybrid (3 days onsite/2 days remote) with a pay range of $115,000–$130,000 per year and a 5% bonus, plus comprehensive benefits and annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• 8+ years of clinical lab experience, with 3+ years in QA/compliance.
• 5+ years of dedicated laboratory QA experience (preferred).
• Active California CLS license (Generalist) required at hire.
• ASCP MLS/MT certification or equivalent national certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science meeting CLIA '88 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Quality Management: synthesize indicators, audits, and gaps into trend analyses.
• Compliance & Audit Management: oversee inspection readiness and lead non-conformance audits.
• Continuous Improvement: investigate quality events and implement CAPAs with effectiveness checks.
• Quality Systems Oversight: administer SOPs and document control system-wide.
• Other duties as assigned; may lead other employees.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Leadership & consultation

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Writing & documentation

Change management

Relationship management

People leadership (optional)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science/related field

Meets CLIA '88 educational requirements

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Enterprise quality systems platforms

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams)

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist III to provide strategic governance for Quality Management programs, risk management, and regulatory compliance. The role acts as a quality liaison for audits, regulators, and CAPA execution, mentoring QA staff to foster a strong quality culture.

The position is hybrid (3 days onsite/2 days remote) with a pay range of $115,000–$130,000 per year and a 5% bonus, plus comprehensive benefits and annual performance bonus