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How much do clia inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for clia inspector in Raleigh, NC is $34.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.96 and $44.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CLIA Inspector job?

A CLIA Inspector is responsible for ensuring that clinical laboratories comply with the regulations set by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). They conduct inspections, review laboratory procedures, and assess compliance with federal standards for accuracy and reliability in patient testing. Inspectors may also provide guidance to labs on maintaining proper certification and improving quality control measures.

What are the most common challenges faced by a CLIA Inspector in the field?

CLIA Inspectors often face the challenge of staying current with evolving regulations and ensuring diverse laboratories consistently meet complex compliance standards. They must adapt to varied laboratory environments, each with its own unique procedures and potential issues, while managing tight inspection schedules. Additionally, inspectors communicate findings and recommendations to laboratory staff, which requires both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. Overcoming these challenges contributes to maintaining healthcare quality and patient safety.

What is the highest paid inspection job?

Clia inspectors who hold advanced certifications, such as senior or supervisory roles, and work in high-demand sectors or large healthcare facilities tend to earn the highest salaries. Experience, specialized knowledge, and geographic location also influence compensation levels in inspection careers.

How to become a CLIA inspector?

To become a CLIA inspector, candidates typically need a background in healthcare, laboratory science, or a related field, along with experience in clinical laboratory operations. They must complete specific training provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and pass a certification exam, which qualifies them to conduct inspections of laboratory facilities to ensure compliance with CLIA regulations.

What is the highest paying career in a laboratory?

In laboratory settings, senior roles such as Laboratory Directors or Chief Scientific Officers tend to have the highest salaries, often exceeding six figures. These positions require advanced degrees, extensive experience, and often certification or licensing, such as CLIA certification for clinical labs. Specialized roles in molecular diagnostics, genomics, or research management also offer high compensation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Clia Inspector position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a CLIA Inspector, you need a comprehensive understanding of laboratory science, regulatory standards, and quality assurance procedures, typically supported by a degree in a related field and experience in clinical laboratory environments. Familiarity with CLIA regulations, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and inspection protocols is essential. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are vital soft skills for this role. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensure laboratories maintain compliance, uphold high-quality standards, and deliver accurate patient results.

What does a CLIA oversee?

A CLIA inspector oversees laboratories that perform human diagnostic testing to ensure they meet federal quality standards for accuracy, reliability, and safety. They evaluate laboratory procedures, staff qualifications, and compliance with regulations to maintain high testing standards.
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Clinical Assay Specialist & CLIA Technical Supervisor

Clinical Assay Specialist & CLIA Technical Supervisor

Labcorp

Morrisville, NC

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago


Labcorp rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 1,122 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

81st of 105 rated laboratories


Job description


Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.


Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.

Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Assay Specialist & Technical Supervisor (CLIA) to join our team at 100 Perimeter Park Drive, Morrisville, NC.

Work Schedule

  • Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm EST. Weekend work may be required.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide technical and scientific oversight for CLIA laboratory testing, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
  • Supervise testing personnel, including training, competency assessments, and day-to-day support for high-complexity testing.
  • Lead assay transfers, verifications, and validation activities to support clinical laboratory operations.
  • Establish, monitor, and improve quality control processes to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
  • Troubleshoot technical and operational issues, implement corrective actions, and ensure testing systems meet performance requirements.
  • Coordinate proficiency testing programs and support laboratory readiness for CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH, and other regulatory inspections.
  • Partners with cross-functional teams drive continuous improvement initiatives, workflow optimization, and operational efficiency.
  • Support general laboratory operations, organization, and maintenance activities.
  • Execute development and validation studies for Companion Diagnostic (CDx) programs under the direction of project leads.
  • Provide direct technical support for CDx development activities, including sample processing, instrumentation, data generation, and troubleshooting.
  • Contribute to the preparation and review of SOPs, validation protocols, reports, and technical documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

U.S. Education Requirements:

The incumbent must qualify as a CLIA high complexity Technical Supervisor (42 CFR 493.1449) and General Supervisor (42 CFR 493.1461) and must meet applicable CAP and New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program (CLEP) personnel requirements for these roles.

Technical Supervisor (high complexity) - must meet one of the following:

  • An earned bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution AND at least 4 years of experience in high complexity testing in an acceptable laboratory.
  • An earned master's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution AND at least 2 years of experience in high complexity testing in an acceptable laboratory; OR
  • An earned doctoral degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution AND at least 1 year of experience in high complexity testing in an acceptable laboratory; OR

New York State (NYSDOH CLEP):

  • Meet all NYSDOH CLEP qualification requirements applicable to the Technical Supervisor and supervisory role for the relevant category or categories of service, as determined by NYSDOH. New York requirements may be more stringent than federal CLIA, and final acceptance of an individual is subject to NYSDOH review.
  • For testing samples originating in New York, on-site supervision is always required such testing is performed.

Work Experience Required:

  • 4 or more years’ experience with firsthand high complexity testing across one or more relevant platforms (e.g., IHC, PCR/qPCR, NGS, immunoassay).
  • 2 or more years’ experience supervising, training, or mentoring laboratory staff in a clinical setting preferred (to support supervisory growth of the role).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current ASCP (or equivalent) certification; ASCP Specialist in Molecular Biology (SM/MB)

Additional Job Standards

  • Direct experience establishing, activating, or accrediting a CLIA laboratory, or bringing a laboratory through CAP accreditation and/or New York State (NYSDOH CLEP) approval.
  • Experience transferring and validating laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) or companion diagnostic assays from an R&D or development environment into a CLIA/clinical laboratory.
  • Companion diagnostics (CDx) or IVD development experience, ideally supporting pharmaceutical clinical trials.
  • Experience authoring and implementing SOPs, quality systems, and QC programs.
  • Hands-on experience across one or more of the laboratory's platforms: IHC, PCR/qPCR, NGS, and/or immunoassay (MSD-ECL).
  • Familiarity operating in a regulated device or clinical-study environment (e.g., ISO 15189, IVDR, 21 CFR Part 11, GCP/ICH E6, ISO 20916).
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of analytical instrumentation.
  • Knowledge of preclinical/clinical assays and companion diagnostics (CDx) development.
  • Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP, and relevant state regulations.
  • Proficiency with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills; ability to multitask and manage priorities in a demanding environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; skilled in time management, planning, and delivering presentations.
  • May work with potentially hazardous/biohazardous materials, clinical or laboratory environment with exposure to biohazard materials.
  • Must be able to see and distinguish colors.
  • Must have command of the English language, both oral and written.
  • Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, including a keyboard, for up to 12 hours per day.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, and/or bend for up to 12 hours per day and perform repetitive tasks; occasionally lifting up to 40 lbs.
  • Mandatory use of personal protective equipment (lab coats, gloves, safety glasses) always in laboratory areas.

About Labcorp

At Labcorp, we are a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services that help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions.

Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development laboratory capabilities, our 70,000 employees combine innovative innovation, science and technology to solve some of today’s biggest health challenges, accelerate life-changing healthcare breakthroughs and impact lives around the world.

Here, you are empowered to own your career journey and create a personalized development plan with the support of your team.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. For more detailed information, please click here. 


Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. 


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