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We are looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist to join the QA team who will
support all activities related to the quality management system for our RTP Laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Support the Clinical Laboratory to ensure CAP/CLIA/FDA regulatory compliance in all
aspects of laboratory operations.
- Maintain CLIA certification, CAP accreditation and State licensure for the clinical
laboratory as required.
- Lead, coordinate and support various QA activities such as:
- Maintenance of training plans and training records, including job descriptions and
CVs
- Record Retention for Lab Documents including onsite and offsite storage
management.
- Act as Administrator of multiple MediaLab Modules supporting CAP compliance
such as Personnel Documentation, Compliance/CE, Inspection Proof and others
as applicable.
- Author and reviews SOPs/policies, as well as verification/validation plans and reports.
- Conduct laboratory walkthroughs and CAP self-inspections for the clinical laboratory. Lead inspection readiness efforts and host inspections as needed.
- Track proficiency testing order, participation and performance.
- Identify trends and provide metrics to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent the recurrence of quality issues.
- Responsible for processing and managing issues/incidents that include deviations, NCs, and CAPAs, as well as ensuring compliance to FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, CAP/CLIA and other applicable quality system regulations and standards.
- Participate in process improvements to the quality management system framework by helping identify areas for improvement, simplification, and standardization, ensuring that the various systems are streamlined and aligned.
- Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of 4+ years of related knowledge and experience
- Highly organized and systematic, superb attention to detail and ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy Strong interpersonal skills in the areas of written and verbal communication
- Self-motivated, organized, able to prioritize and organize time effectively
- Experience working with individuals to perform root cause investigations and to implement effective corrective actions
- Previous experience in a clinical lab regulated by CAP/CLIA is highly desirable. Experience in the FDA regulated industry - medical devices or IVDs is a plus.
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