Laboratory Quality Assurance Specialist, Newborn Screening

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Ensure accuracy, compliance, and safety for newborn screening testing conducted at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical laboratory quality assurance, compliance with CLIA, CAP, and HIPAA regulations, and effective communication with healthcare providers. Proficient in data interpretation, technical writing, and quality control processes to ensure accuracy and safety in newborn screening testing.

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Clinical Laboratory ExperienceQuality Assurance ExperienceUnderstanding of CLIA, CAP, HIPAAData Interpretation SkillsTechnical Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Quality ControlStatistical AnalysisLaboratory AuditsWorkflow EvaluationAccreditation RequirementsSOP MaintenanceTraining StaffSpecimen Quality MonitoringReport PreparationPreventive Maintenance

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Newborn ScreeningClinical LaboratoryQuality MetricsRegulatory ComplianceLaboratory Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure accuracy, compliance, and safety for newborn screening testing conducted at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene
Maintain quality control and uphold CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements
Review and maintain training records, SOPs, laboratory records, and QA/QC test records
Participate in laboratory proficiency testing activities
Support routine short-term follow-up related to specimen quality and newborn screening timeliness
Review data, apply statistical analysis tools, and monitor trends
Prepare reports and routine quality-control reports for newborn screening management
Train staff on quality, safety, accreditation requirements, and laboratory best practices
Lead unit audits, external and internal laboratory audits, and risk-assessment activities
Evaluate workflows and procedures, manage occurrence documentation, and recommend continuous quality improvements
Serve as a point of contact for organizational leadership and accreditation agencies
Review equipment calibration and preventive maintenance records
Collect quality metrics and communicate with healthcare providers regarding newborn screening
Perform duties onsite at the WSLH Henry Mall location, generally Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, with rotational holidays and weekends as needed
Work 100% onsite during initial training, with remote opportunities established after training and director approval

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 2 years of high-complexity clinical laboratory experience required
Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory quality assurance experience
Advanced understanding of CLIA, CAP, and HIPAA requirements
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong data interpretation skills
Clear technical writing skills
Effective communication skills
Bachelor degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology field from an accredited institution required
Official transcript showing conferred degree required as a condition of employment
Foreign degrees require qualification equivalency evaluation by a nationally recognized organization; course-by-course review required for candidates demonstrating ability to meet CLIA qualifications
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9
Must pass a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Tax-advantaged savings accounts
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund
Remote working opportunities established after successful completion of training