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SUMMARY The Infectious Disease Laboratory Division (IDLD) is currently seeking a highly motivated Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to join the Genomics Center group.
Under the supervision of the Genomics Center Manager, the QA Specialist will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA / QC) and safety procedures conducted in IDLD and may be delegated responsibilities as a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) General Supervisor and Technical Supervisor over non-waived, high-complexity testing performed in the Genomics Center facility as defined by CLIA as well as state regulatory agencies.
The Genomics Center QA Specialist will assist coordinating QA-related tasks among laboratory staff and manage administrative duties that support the laboratory's daily operations to ensure all aspects of laboratory operations comply with regulatory standards.
Duties will include providing technical oversight and implementation of uniform Quality Control standards for laboratory equipment, personnel, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), assay validations and verifications, data management, reagents tracking, environmental conditions, proficiency testing (PT) and diagnostic results.
Must submit a resume with the application. Must be able to work flexible hours that may include weekends and holidays. The hourly range for this position is $35.
00 to $44.00 per hour depending on experience / qualification. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Support IDLD staff with coordinating laboratory equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and calibration services. Serve as the primary point of contact for equipment maintenance appointments.
Maintain calibration / certification of laboratory equipment. Arrange for professional services as needed and maintain records for service requirements, and documentation of compliance.
Investigate and oversee remedial actions for out of compliance results or incidents.
Assist with the IDLD Proficiency Testing (PT) Program to ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements.
Ensure that the IDLD completes annual external and internal PT programs. Responsible for viewing and submitting PT results, review results and scores of proficiency testing with section supervisors and chiefs, oversee and suggest actions for remedial actions when necessary.
Maintain proficiency testing logs and records.
Work with IDLD supervisors and section chiefs to compile written and / or verbal responses to deficiencies documented during federal CLIA inspections.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Last updated : 2024-08-27
Full Time
$73k-90k (estimate)
08/28/2024
09/04/2024
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