Quality Specialist Technologist

Quality Specialist Technologist, Anatomic Pathology

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Position Summary

The Quality Specialist Technologist, Anatomic Pathology works under minimal supervision in a moderate and high-complexity Anatomic Pathology laboratory. This advanced-level position assists department supervisors and managers with executing quality requirements, operational priorities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in the core responsibilities of a Histotechnologist and perform laboratory duties as assigned
• Attend monthly quality meetings and other required meetings
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the department's Quality Management Program
• Ensure employees are assigned the appropriate QMS job codes and departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Assist employees with navigating electronic document control and learning management systems
• Perform Anatomic Pathology quality onboarding activities
• Help prepare monthly metrics and presentation materials for quality review meetings
• Support the identification, investigation and resolution of nonconforming events, including CAPAs, issue reviews, customer complaints and planned deviations
• Assist department personnel with navigating quality event and CAPA systems
• Train employees on quality processes and the identification and reporting of nonconforming events
• Ensure audit findings are closed with complete and appropriate documentation
• Assist operational management with maintaining an inspection-ready laboratory

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science, medical xhyhwjd technology or a related field; OR
• Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology; OR
• Equivalent education consisting of 60 semester hours, including 24 semester hours in biological and chemical sciences
• Two or more years of histology or high-complexity laboratory testing experience preferred
• Advanced understanding of general laboratory practices and department-specific techniques
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification required

Salary range - $80 - 95K