Quality Assurance Specialist

Pride Health is hiring a Quality Assurance Specialist to support our client’s medical facility in Clifton, NJ. This is a 6+ months with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!Title: Quality Assurance SpecialistLocation: Clifton, NJ 07012Pay Rate: $35 - $55/hr. on W2.Shift: First Shift (8 AM - 4:30 PM)/ESTDuration: 6+ months*Pay Rate is based on experience and educational qualifications.Quality Assurance Coordinator – Clinical LaboratoryWe are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Coordinator to support laboratory quality, compliance, and accreditation activities. This role helps ensure all pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes align with company standards, regulatory requirements, and quality goals.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport laboratory inspections and ensure compliance with CLIA ’88, CAP, and other regulatory standardsAssist with licensing, accreditation, and internal audit processesCoordinate proficiency testing and corrective action activities when neededSupport quality assurance (QA) and quality improvement (QI) programs across departmentsHelp maintain QA manuals, quality indicators, and monitoring programsTrack report revisions and reportable quality issues according to SOPsAssist with instrument, method, and laboratory comparison processesParticipate in monthly QA meetings and support continuous improvement initiativesCollaborate with laboratory teams and management on quality-related projectsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in chemical, Physical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical TechnologyQualification as General Laboratory Supervisor as defined by CLIA ’88Minimum 3 years of laboratory experienceExperience with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and laboratory regulations/accreditation requirementsSkills & CompetenciesStrong communication and writing skillsKnowledge of clinical laboratory operationsProblem-solving and quality improvement skillsStrong organizational and project management abilitiesAnalytical, technical, and computer skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentTeam-oriented with the ability to motivate and collaborate effectivelyPride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.Interested? Apply now!Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.Equal Employment OpportunityPride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Fair Chance EmploymentPride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.AccommodationsWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.