Lab QMS Project Manager

Tanaq Government Services, LLC

. Provide project leadership, coordination, and oversight for laboratory quality management activities .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in laboratory quality management systems (QMS/LQMS), regulatory compliance, and project management within a scientific environment. Proficient in developing quality plans, managing audits, and ensuring adherence to laboratory standards such as ISO 17025 and CLIA.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Laboratory Quality Management Systems (QMS/LQMS)Regulatory Compliance (ISO 17025, ISO 15189, CLIA)Project Management (Dashboards, Risk Registers)Audit Processes and Inspection ReadinessStakeholder Management and Communication

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Laboratory Quality Management Systems (QMS/LQMS)Regulatory ComplianceProject ManagementAudit ProcessesCorrective Action Follow-UpQuality MetricsDocument ControlQuality Improvement ActivitiesRisk ManagementQuality Records

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsFacilitation SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeTeamsSharePointExcel-Based TrackersPower BILIMSElectronic Document Management SystemsQuality Workflow Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCAPMLean Six SigmaASQ CQAASQ CMQ/OEISO 9001 Auditor TrainingISO 17025 Auditor TrainingCLSI LQMS CertificateMedical Technologist CertificationMedical Laboratory Scientist Certification

Industry Keywords

ISO 17025ISO 15189ISO 9001CLIACAPGLPFDA Quality RequirementsCDC Laboratory PoliciesQuality Management ReviewBSL-2 Training

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide project leadership, coordination, and oversight for laboratory quality management activities
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, risk registers, action item trackers, status reports, and deliverable matrices
Monitor project performance and ensure deliverables and milestones are met
Coordinate CDC laboratory leadership, client representatives, quality managers, scientific staff, safety personnel, regulatory stakeholders, vendors, and contractor team members
Support implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and improvement of laboratory QMS/LQMS processes
Coordinate quality plans, SOPs, quality records, assessments, management review inputs, and quality objectives
Support compliance with laboratory standards and requirements including ISO 17025, ISO 15189, ISO 9001, CLIA, CAP, GLP, FDA quality requirements, CDC policies, and program-specific expectations
Plan, coordinate, and track internal audits, external assessments, gap analyses, inspection readiness, audit evidence collection, deficiency tracking, and corrective action follow-up
Coordinate validation plans, verification packages, method performance documentation, technical modifications, validation summary reports, and reagent stability reviews
Track nonconforming events, complaints, root cause analyses, corrective and preventive actions, effectiveness checks, and trend reports
Coordinate SOP development, document review cycles, controlled document publication, records retention, eBinder management, quality records, training records, and electronic document management
Develop and maintain quality indicators, dashboards, audit findings trackers, CAPA trackers, validation status trackers, project performance metrics, and executive-level reports
Support laboratory quality training, competency assessments, onboarding resources, job aids, and role-based training requirements
Identify project risks, dependencies, resource constraints, process gaps, and recurring quality concerns; recommend mitigation strategies and support continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting laboratory operations, laboratory quality management, regulatory compliance, or laboratory project management
Demonstrated experience managing multiple workstreams, deliverables, stakeholders, and deadlines in a regulated laboratory or scientific environment
Strong knowledge of laboratory QMS/LQMS principles, quality systems, quality records, audit readiness, CAPA, document control, training records, equipment records, and quality metrics
Working knowledge of ISO 17025, ISO 15189, ISO 9001, CLIA, CAP, GLP, FDA quality requirements, CLSI guidance, and CDC laboratory policies
Experience with audit processes, regulatory compliance, gap assessments, inspection readiness, corrective action follow-up, and quality improvement activities
Experience developing project trackers, dashboards, executive reports, quality management review inputs, audit reports, risk registers, and corrective action status updates
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, facilitation, written communication, verbal communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to translate laboratory quality requirements into actionable project plans and coordinate cross-functional teams to successful completion
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, Excel-based trackers, Power BI or dashboard tools, LIMS, electronic document management systems, and quality workflow systems preferred
Superior customer interface skills with emphasis on client communications, timely follow-up, documentation accuracy, and professional collaboration
Ability to obtain necessary immunizations, including Hepatitis B, MMR, Tdap/Tetanus, IPV/Polio (as applicable), and Meningococcal, among others
Ability to obtain government clearance
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Public Health, Quality Management, Project Management, or a related scientific discipline
Advanced degree or formal training in laboratory quality management, regulatory science, or project management is preferred
Preferred certifications/training include PMP, CAPM, Lean Six Sigma, ASQ CQA, ASQ CMQ/OE, ISO 9001 or ISO 17025 auditor training, CLSI LQMS certificate, or equivalent certification
Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, ASCP, AMT, AAB, or equivalent laboratory certification is a plus when applicable
BSL-2 training preferred; BSL-3 training desirable when applicable
Tier 1 select agent clearance preferred when applicable
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
May need to lift up to 25 pounds regularly
May be exposed to hazardous materials and may need to wear PPE

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Hybrid remote work arrangement
Equal Employment Opportunity protections
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities
Drug-free workplace
Employer participation in E-Verify