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We are looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist to join the QA team who will
support all activities related to the quality management system for our RTP Laboratory.

Responsibilities

Support the Clinical Laboratory to ensure CAP/CLIA/FDA regulatory compliance in all
aspects of laboratory operations. Maintain CLIA certification, CAP accreditation and State licensure for the clinical
laboratory as required. Lead, coordinate and support various QA activities such as: Maintenance of training plans and training records, including job descriptions and
CVs Record Retention for Lab Documents including onsite and offsite storage
management. Act as Administrator of multiple MediaLab Modules supporting CAP compliance
such as Personnel Documentation, Compliance/CE, Inspection Proof and others
as applicable. Author and reviews SOPs/policies, as well as verification/validation plans and reports. Conduct laboratory walkthroughs and CAP self-inspections for the clinical laboratory. Lead inspection readiness efforts and host inspections as needed. Track proficiency testing order, participation and performance. Identify trends and provide metrics to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent the recurrence of quality issues. Responsible for processing and managing issues/incidents that include deviations, NCs, and CAPAs, as well as ensuring compliance to FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, CAP/CLIA and other applicable quality system regulations and standards. Participate in process improvements to the quality management system framework by helping identify areas for improvement, simplification, and standardization, ensuring that the various systems are streamlined and aligned. Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required  Minimum of 4+ years of related knowledge and experience Highly organized and systematic, superb attention to detail and ability to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy Strong interpersonal skills in the areas of written and verbal communication Self-motivated, organized, able to prioritize and organize time effectively Experience working with individuals to perform root cause investigations and to implement effective corrective actions Previous experience in a clinical lab regulated by CAP/CLIA is highly desirable. Experience in the FDA regulated industry - medical devices or IVDs is a plus. #LI-GL1 #LI-Hybrid

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

 

Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles – including remote roles- Tempus reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: engaging positively with customers and other employees; accessing confidential information, including intellectual property, trade secrets, and protected health information; and appropriately handling such information in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.