Laboratory Quality Assurance Coordinator
The Laboratory Quality Assurance Coordinator is responsible for performing quality management, quality control auditing, regulatory compliance, method validation, quality improvement, and quality assurance training to support Southern Nevada Health District (District) laboratory operations.
This is a single-professional level classification with specific responsibility for the coordination and execution of a comprehensive quality assurance and quality control program for use in District laboratories. Work assignments are diverse and subject to defined policies and procedures, including procedural oversight and/or non-technical program oversight.
Receives general supervision from Laboratory Director.
May exercise functional and/or technical supervision over laboratory support staff.
The Southern Nevada Health District offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time, regular employees.
Paid holidays, 13 holidays plus one personal holiday annually
Paid vacation and sick leave
Employer-paid retirement through the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) with five-year vesting
457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan
No social security or state income tax deductions
Competitive and comprehensive benefits package encompassing medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program and a variety of supplemental insurance plans to choose from
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee discount perks
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in medical technology, microbiology, biological sciences, biomedical science, immunology, or molecular biology and five (5) years of professional clinical laboratory experience which includes two (2) years’ experience in quality assurance and quality control program for an accredited clinical laboratory and a minimum of two (2) years of lead and/or supervisory experience.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
- Valid Nevada State General Supervisor license, or ability to obtain, within six (6) months of employment.
National certification as Medical Technologist (ASCP), or ability to obtain, within six (6) months of employment.
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