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Clinical Laboratory Quality Analyst

Labcorp
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Birmingham, United States
10 May 22, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Company

Labcorp

Job Title

Clinical Laboratory Quality Analyst
(Quality Assurance Analyst)

Location

  • Birmingham

  • Onsite position

Employment Type

  • Full-Time

Work Schedule

  • Monday to Friday

  • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM


Role Summary

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Quality Analyst to support quality assurance, regulatory compliance, audit management, and quality improvement initiatives within a clinical laboratory environment. The role focuses on maintaining inspection readiness, supporting accreditation requirements, and improving laboratory quality systems.


Key Responsibilities

Quality Metrics & Reporting

  • Analyze monthly and quarterly quality metrics

  • Assist in preparing quality reports and trend analyses

  • Monitor quality management system performance

Quality Management System Support

  • Support laboratory quality improvement initiatives

  • Assist in maintaining the regional laboratory quality management system

  • Monitor electronic quality systems and tracking tools

Documentation & Systems Administration

  • Serve as site administrator for:

    • Document control systems

    • IQE applications in MediaLab

  • Manage:

    • Competency tracking

    • Training records

    • Metric tracking systems

    • Nonconforming event systems

Audits & Inspections

  • Schedule and conduct internal quality audits

  • Prepare audit reports for assigned departments/facilities

  • Assist during external inspections and audits by:

    • CAP

    • CMS

    • ISO 15189

    • Other regulatory agencies

  • Help maintain continuous inspection readiness

Regulatory Compliance

  • Stay updated on regulatory and accreditation requirements

  • Assist with:

    • Licensure applications

    • Accreditation renewals

    • Compliance activities

Quality Investigations & CAPA

  • Assist in investigations for:

    • Nonconforming events

    • Complaints

    • Quality deviations

  • Support:

    • Root cause analysis

    • Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

    • Effectiveness checks

    • Risk assessments

    • FMEA activities

Training & Meetings

  • Assist in staff training on quality-related topics

  • Participate in monthly quality meetings

  • Prepare meeting minutes

Administrative Support

  • Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed


Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • Associate’s degree in:

    • Chemical Science

    • Biological Science

    • Clinical Laboratory Science

    • Medical Technology

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of clinical laboratory testing experience in a:

    • CLIA laboratory

    • CAP-accredited laboratory


Preferred Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in:

    • Chemical Science

    • Biological Science

    • Clinical Laboratory Science

    • Medical Technology

Experience

  • 1+ year of quality-related experience in a CLIA/CAP laboratory


Required Skills & Competencies

Regulatory & Laboratory Knowledge

  • Knowledge of:

    • CAP regulations

    • CLIA standards

    • ISO requirements

    • Laboratory licensing standards

  • Understanding of laboratory operations and procedures

Quality Assurance Skills

  • Familiarity with:

    • Audits

    • CAPA

    • Risk assessments

    • Quality assurance best practices

Technical Skills

  • Experience with electronic quality systems preferred

    • Example: MediaLab

  • Familiarity with:

    • Laboratory information systems (LIS)

    • Computer applications and databases

Analytical & Professional Skills

  • Strong:

    • Analytical thinking

    • Critical thinking

    • Problem-solving ability

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

  • High attention to detail

Work Style

  • Ability to work independently and in teams

  • Experience working in high-volume laboratory environments

  • Flexibility to work overtime or alternate shifts if needed


Physical & Additional Requirements

  • Ability to meet physical demands of the role

  • Must pass a standardized color blindness test


Benefits Overview

Eligible employees may receive:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Short/Long-Term Disability

  • 401(k)

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) / Flexible Time Off (FTO)

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan


Career Growth & Work Environment

This role offers opportunities for:

  • Continuous learning

  • Regulatory and quality systems exposure

  • Professional development

  • Career advancement within laboratory quality operations