Laboratory Quality Assurance/Compliance Coordinator

Kaiser Permanente

Renton, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$74,800–$96,800 Per Year
SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Biomedicine, Campaigns, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Cookies, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Facebook, Federal Laws and Regulations, Hospital/Healthcare Construction, Identify Issues, Laboratory, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Leadership, Legal, LinkedIn, Maintain Compliance, Medical Office, Nursing Management, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Coordination, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, State Laws and Regulations, Surveillance, Time Management, Writing Skills, YouTube
LOCATION
Renton, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Laboratory Quality Assurance/Compliance Coordinator at Kaiser Permanente

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  • Medical-Lab-Scientist-Certificate-required-at-hire
  • Additional-Requirements:
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  • Ability-to-proactively-communicate-with-consistency,-clarity,-and-honesty.
  • Strong-attention-to-detail-with-effective-written-and-verbal-communication-skills.
  • Strong-technical-skills-and-job-and-industry-knowledge.
  • Preferred-Qualifications:
  • Two-(2)-years-of-experience-as-laboratory-quality-or-compliance-coordinator.
  • Skills-in-report-development-regarding-quality-and-compliance.
  • Experience-in-analyzing-and-resolving-complex-laboratory-clinical-and-operational-issues-in-a-dynamic-cross-functional-environment.
  • Possess-advanced-working-knowledge-of-local,-state,-and-federal-laboratory-regulations-and-accreditation.
  • Legal-background.

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Laboratory Quality Assurance/Compliance Coordinator

Primary Location Renton, Washington Schedule Full-time Shift Day Salary $74800 - $96800 / year

Job Number 1419512 Date Posted 04/16/2026

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Job Summary:

This position will report to the Laboratory Clinical and Administrative Services Associate Director. As the Quality/Compliance Program Coordinator this position will support the program and provide technical expertise in quality management, compliance and risk management. Utilizing technical expertise, analytical skills and critical thinking, provide oversight of regulatory changes, evaluation and monitoring of laboratory practices and auditing of Quality and Compliance improvement activities to ensure timely and effective resolution.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Conduct internal quality & compliance audits across all areas of the laboratory to include Clinical and Anatomic Pathology to ensure ongoing compliance to regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and document results of the audits.
  • Evaluate , coordinate, and monitor of current laboratory quality & compliance activities across all areas of the laboratory.
  • Support surveillance of external regulatory bodies for changes to Quality and Compliance standards and rules.
  • Evaluate, develop, and improve the timeliness and effectiveness of resolving quality and compliance issues
  • Continues to evaluate and improve the lab quality and compliance process which includes identification, survellence, logging, prioritizing, tracking/reporting, and program assessment.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

  • Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in a high-complexity clinical laboratory or similar environment.

Education

  • Bachelor of arts or science in biomedical laboratory science, clinical science, or a related field.

License, Certification, Registration

  • Medical Lab Scientist Certificate required at hire

Additional Requirements:

  • Strong independent analysis and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to proactively communicate with consistency, clarity, and honesty.
  • Strong attention to detail with effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong technical skills and job and industry knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Two (2) years of experience as laboratory quality or compliance coordinator.
  • Skills in report development regarding quality and compliance.
  • Experience in analyzing and resolving complex laboratory clinical and operational issues in a dynamic cross-functional environment.
  • Possess advanced working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations and accreditation.
  • Legal background.

Primary Location: Washington,Renton,Renton Administration - Adams Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM Working Hours End: 04:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-WA-04|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Renton Admin Adam - Rnl Othr-Laboratory Info Svcs - 1130 Pay Range: $74800 - $96800 / year Kaiser Permanente is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills and geographic location along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure that pay equity is achieved and maintained across Kaiser Permanente. Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research. Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach. Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.
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INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1945
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