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This role combines a clinical laboratory background with expertise in quality systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.\nThe Quality Systems Specialist independently administers and improves quality assurance programs supporting Interpath Laboratory's headquarters laboratories. This role manages proficiency testing, monitors quality control performance, maintains required quality documentation, and supports compliance with CLIA, CAP, state, and other applicable regulatory requirements.\nThe position works closely with laboratory leadership, technical staff, IT, and clinical systems teams to identify quality risks, investigate nonconforming events, implement corrective actions, and improve laboratory processes. This role also champions the use of artificial intelligence and automation to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and strengthen regulatory readiness.\nLocation & Schedule\nSchedule: Monday-Friday, standard business hours, with occasional extended hours to support regulatory deadlines, audits, or inspections.\nLocation: On-site in Pendleton, Oregon.\n Travel: Occasional travel to other Interpath Laboratory locations is required.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline.\nMinimum of three years of experience in a CLIA-regulated clinical laboratory environment.\nMust qualify for a CLIA non-testing personnel role, such as Technical Consultant, Technical Supervisor, and/or General Supervisor, within one or more clinical laboratory sections (i.e. chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, etc.)\nValid driver's license and clean driving record\nWillingness to learn and use approved A.I. and automation tools to support quality and compliance work.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's degree in laboratory science, quality, healthcare administration, or a related field.\nTwo or more years of experience in laboratory quality assurance, regulatory compliance, proficiency testing, or accreditation activities.\nExperience using AI tools, large language models, document automation, or data analysis platforms to improve workflows, documentation, or analytics.\nExperience supporting or leading laboratory inspections or accreditation surveys.\nExperience with laboratory information systems (LIS), middleware, or instrument interfaces.\nExperience with method validation, verification, and statistical QC tools, including Levey-Jennings charts, Westgard rules, or Six Sigma metrics.\nASCP or equivalent certification as MLS, MLT, CLS, or another recognized laboratory credential.\nLaboratory quality certification, such as ASQ CQA or equivalent.\nWhat You’ll Do\nAdminister proficiency testing (PT) programs across regulated analytes and specialties, including enrollment, sample distribution, result submission, and post-event review.\nDesign and implement automation and process improvements that reduce manual effort while maintaining regulatory compliance.\nReview and analyze PT and quality control data, identify trends and out-of-control conditions, and track corrective and preventive actions to completion.\nConduct internal audits against company, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.\nPrepare for and support laboratory inspections conducted by CMS, CAP, state agencies, and other regulatory or accrediting organizations.\nInvestigate laboratory occurrences, deviations, complaints, and nonconforming events; evaluate evidence, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.\nMaintain and improve quality management system documentation, including procedures, policies, validation records, competency assessments, training records, and quality indicators.\nTrack and analyze key laboratory quality indicators and prepare dashboards and reports for leadership.\nMaintain current knowledge of CLIA, CAP, FDA, OSHA, HIPAA, state, and other applicable laboratory requirements and translate regulatory changes into operational updates.\nSupport method validation and verification activities, including reviewing performance data and documentation.\nUse approved AI resources and automation platforms to improve quality documentation, analyze QC and PT data, identify compliance risks, and strengthen quality workflows.\nIdentify opportunities to automate document control, competency tracking, inspection preparation, regulatory monitoring, and corrective action processes.\nCollaborate with laboratory leadership, technical supervisors, IT, and clinical systems staff to support quality and compliance objectives.\nTrain and coach laboratory staff on quality requirements, regulatory updates, procedures, and quality system tools.\nMaintain confidentiality of patient, laboratory, employee, and proprietary information.\nMaintain consistent, reliable attendance.\nPerform related duties as required and additional duties as the needs of the position evolve.\nWork Environment & Physical Requirements\nThis position works primarily in a clinical laboratory and adjacent office environment.\nProlonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and working at a computer.\nClose visual work, including reading laboratory documentation, instrument displays, and computer screens.\nPotential exposure to biological specimens, chemical reagents, and laboratory instrumentation.\nRequired use of personal protective equipment and adherence to laboratory safety policies when working in laboratory areas.\nAbility to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.\nAbility to travel occasionally to other Interpath Laboratory locations.\nAbout Us: Interpath Laboratory is a family-owned and operated clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory serving communities across Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, and Idaho. With more than 90 locations and over 60 years of steady growth, we are one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading independent laboratories, with plans for continued and strategic expansion into the Midwest.\nWe are known for delivering rapid, reliable, and cost-effective laboratory testing while maintaining the flexibility, innovation, and personal connection that come from remaining independent. Our success is built on strong relationships-with our clients, our patients, and most importantly, our employees.\nAt Interpath, we foster a collaborative, supportive work environment where teamwork, professionalism, and positive attitudes matter. We believe great results start with great people, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees can build meaningful careers while making a real impact in the communities we serve.\nWe are excited to share with you a short video that shows why the Interpath family is so special. 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