Laboratory Quality Specialist III

Overview

Tanaq Management Services (TMS) delivers professional, scientific, and technical services and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies in the health, agriculture, technology, and other government services. TMS is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Tanaq native community and shareholders.

About the role

We are seeking a Laboratory Quality Specialist III to join our team in support of a Lab QMS project for our Federal Government customer. The successful candidate will provide support involving a combination of management, scientific, and regulatory responsibilities. The Laboratory Quality Specialist III will develop, monitor, and maintain the quality management system for our client.

This is a hybrid remote position that will require some onsite work in Atlanta, Georgia.

Responsibilities

Assist with the development, implementation, and annual assessment of the laboratory Quality Assurance program. Review all laboratory quality occurrence data; provide reports to include specific monitors as defined by the Manager/Director, and graphical data to department management, clients, and customers. As the document control officer for Laboratory Services procedures, ensures annual review, and approves all policies. Coordinate CDC’s point-of-care (POC) testing program activities, including equipment evaluation, policy development, and implementation/monitoring of quality control. Prepare, implement, and initiate laboratory policy and procedures review, conducting literature searches to ensure regulatory agency requirements are addressed and met. Coordinate department activities necessary for all accreditation and governmental agency standards. Manage equipment maintenance, documentation, cleaning, and decontamination for repair. Coordinates third-party vendor maintenance contract activities. Upload ELIMS with equipment and link to rooms. Document and complete non-conforming event steps, utilizing the NCE database. Monitor the daily temperature, using data loggers and liquid in glass thermometers. Download temperature deviations using the USB EasyLog Software. Coordinate the validation and implementation of new testing and instrumentation. Create and deliver formal and informal committee meeting presentations and educational programs. Direct meetings and discussions with coordinators and staff in developing strategy and action plans for programs/projects. Serve as primary point of contact with client quality managers. Analyze and respond to Risk Management inquires, unusual incident reports, and client concerns. Perform other duties as assigned, which include assisting with staffing needs across the service line as competencies allow.

ATS provider: Paylocity.