Quality Assurance Specialist - Flow Cytometry

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Labcorp is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team at our facility in RTP, NC

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews quality control data with identifying trends, problems, and accuracy of data.  Troubleshoots, provides accurate solutions and resolves problems/issues.
• Reviews outlier results and QA exception reports completely, accurately and within required timeframes.
• Maintains complete, accurate and up to date documents such as logs, reports, worksheets, and paperwork such that the information can be accessed immediately or in a timely manner.
• Develops QA procedures and documentation that is complete, accurate and can easily be understood by end users.
• Assists with Process Improvement/Quality Improvement Initiatives.
• Assists in QA plan review and prepares updated reports completely, accurately, and within required timeframes.
• Performs administrative support duties (e.g. maintains records, generates and/or sends reports and communications, maintains databases, enters data, answers phones, files, etc.) completely, accurately, and within established time frames.
• Performs required Lean Activities (5S, etc.) according to established expectations.
• Routinely performs technical and non-technical high complexity testing according to established standard operating procedures and protocols.
• Maintains adequate stock of working supplies. Notifies Supervisor or Lab Manager of any shortages.
• Ensure that preventive maintenance and calibration schedules are adhered to for optimal performance of equipment. Able to perform preventive maintenance and quality control on instrumentation.
• Participates in change control projects and assists with validations.
• Helps submit and complete quality events in the Document Control system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
• 1-2 years of clinical laboratory testing experience or in a quality related position

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 months or more of experience in a clinical laboratory

Additional Job Standards

• In lieu of education requirements listed above, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirements
• General knowledge of laboratory regulations (CAP/CLIA/ISO) and licensing requirements
• Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
• Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment
• Basic understanding of audit related requirements and procedures
• Working knowledge of quality assurance best practices and procedures

• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems
• High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

At Labcorp we have a passion for helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step! Join us and discover a path filled with opportunities for growth, continuous learning, professional challenges, and the chance to truly make a difference. Apply today!

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here. 

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. 

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