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QualitySystems Specialist
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About the Company
omic pathology laboratory serving communities across Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, and Idaho. With more than 90 locations and over 60 years of steady growth, we are one of the Pacific Northwest's leading independent laboratories, with plans for continued and strategic expansion into the Midwest. We are known for delivering rapid, reliable, and cost-effective laboratory testing while maintaining the flexibility, innovation, and personal connection that come from remaining independent. Our success is built on strong relationships-with our clients, our patients, and most importantly, our employees. At Interpath, we foster a collaborative, supportive work environment where teamwork, professionalism, and positive attitudes matter. We believe great results start with great people, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees can build meaningful careers while making a real impact in the communities we serve. We are excited to share with you a short video that shows why the Interpath family is so special. Please click here: https://youtu.be/iMaXUt6s9rg
Responsibilities
- ● Administer proficiency testing (PT) programs across regulated analytes and specialties, including enrollment, sample distribution, result submission, and post-event review.
- ● Design and implement automation and process improvements that reduce manual effort while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- ● Review and analyze PT and quality control data, identify trends and out-of-control conditions, and track corrective and preventive actions to completion.
- ● Conduct internal audits against company, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
- ● Prepare for and support laboratory inspections conducted by CMS, CAP, state agencies, and other regulatory or accrediting organizations.
- ● Investigate laboratory occurrences, deviations, complaints, and nonconforming events; evaluate evidence, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- ● Maintain and improve quality management system documentation, including procedures, policies, validation records, competency assessments, training records, and quality indicators.
- ● Track and analyze key laboratory quality indicators and prepare dashboards and reports for leadership.
- ● Maintain current knowledge of CLIA, CAP, FDA, OSHA, HIPAA, state, and other applicable laboratory requirements and translate regulatory changes into operational updates.
- ● Support method validation and verification activities, including reviewing performance data and documentation.
- ● Use approved AI resources and automation platforms to improve quality documentation, analyze QC and PT data, identify compliance risks, and strengthen quality workflows.
- ● Identify opportunities to automate document control, competency tracking, inspection preparation, regulatory monitoring, and corrective action processes.
- ● Collaborate with laboratory leadership, technical supervisors, IT, and clinical systems staff to support quality and compliance objectives.
- ● Train and coach laboratory staff on quality requirements, regulatory updates, procedures, and quality system tools.
- ● Maintain confidentiality of patient, laboratory, employee, and proprietary information.
- ● Maintain consistent, reliable attendance.
- ● Perform related duties as required and additional duties as the needs of the position evolve.
- ● Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- ● This position works primarily in a clinical laboratory and adjacent office environment.
- ● Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and working at a computer.
Requirements
- ● Master's degree in laboratory science, quality, healthcare administration, or a related field.
- ● Two or more years of experience in laboratory quality assurance, regulatory compliance, proficiency testing, or accreditation activities.
- ● ASCP or equivalent certification as MLS, MLT, CLS, or another recognized laboratory credential.
- ● Laboratory quality certification, such as ASQ CQA or equivalent.
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