Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Title: Quality Assurance SpecialistJo Location: Clifton, NJJob Duration: 6+ MonthsShift: M-F, 08:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST.Pay Rate: $56.12/hr. on W2Job Summary:The Quality Assurance Specialist supports and coordinates initiatives that uphold quality standards throughout all phases of laboratory testing — pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical. This role ensures processes align with company values, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Education: Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology – RequiredCertifications: Qualification as a General Laboratory Supervisor as defined by CLIA '88 – RequiredExperience: Minimum of 3 years in a laboratory setting – Required Licensing & Accreditation: Assist in internal inspections of laboratories and collection sites to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, CAP accreditation standards, and company protocols.Serve as a knowledgeable resource on CLIA '88 regulations and CAP accreditation guidelines. Proficiency Testing: Ensure participation in proficiency testing for each laboratory test and coordinate necessary corrective actions.Oversee the Validity Check Program and Blind Sample Resubmission Program (as applicable).Support method comparisons across instruments, methods, and laboratory sites. Quality Assurance & Quality Improvement Assist in monthly Quality Assurance (QA) meetings and support department-specific Quality Improvement (QI) plans.Monitor and help maintain quality indicators relevant to QA activities.Prepare, distribute, and review the QA Manual.