Quality Assurance Associate - Clinical Laboratory

CLARiENT provides market leading technologies, services and expert support for the characterization, assessment and treatment of cancer, leading to more accurate diagnoses by pathologists, more confident treatment decisions by oncologists, a more efficient way to identify and develop pharmaceuticals and, ultimately better outcomes for patients.

We offer a competitive and excellent benefit package, which includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), company paid life insurance, LTD, and flexible reimbursement.

 

Currently we have an opening for:

 

Quality Assurance Associate - Clinical Laboratory

 

The QA  Associate reports to the QA Manager and supports and coordinates efforts to ensure that all pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processes are compliant with applicable regulatory bodies including CMS, New York State and California State.  The position includes production and display of quality indicators, and routine support of the Laboratory Director's Quality Management System.

 

Job Duties:

 Manage Cancer Reportables system for the Clinical Laboratory;Manage the production and display of quality indicators (Metrics) using Excel, Powerpoint and other MS Office suite programs;Answer phone inquires and take messages;Support for audits and other duties of the manager including photocopying, meeting set-up, minutes, maintenance of records, etc.;Manage Document Control Database and files for the clinical laboratory, including routing and filing;Sort, maintain and file quality records as necessary to ensure preservation and prompt retrieval during audits;Manage the routing of Proficiency Testing Documents and specimens, Discrepancy Reports and other quality documents for the clinical laboratory as needed;Maintain State and Federal licensure by initiating and appropriately routing renewal requests and supporting documentation;Maintain records of staff members and licensure for regulatory purposes;Review technical departments' training competency, QC and preventive maintenance records for completeness;Facilitate and assist in regulatory inspection preparation;Coordinate and maintain customer complaints files for the clinical laboratories;Other administrative and clerical duties as required by the manager.

 

Qualifications/Skills:

 Some college preferredMinimum of 2 years of work experience in a clerical or other relevant area.Experience in using Excel, Word and other Microsoft office programsExcellent keyboard skills, speed and accuracy.

 

 

At CLARiENT, Inc., we are committed to offering our team exciting challenges with compelling rewards.  We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer (m/f/d/v) committed to diversity in our workforce. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or status as a veteran of the Armed Forces.

 Pre-employment drug testing and a comprehensive background screen will be required. Due to the high volume of response, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. No phone calls please.  All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in CLARiENT