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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for laboratory quality manager in Texas is $85,675.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,200.00 and $103,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Laboratory Quality Manager ensures that laboratory operations comply with quality standards, regulations, and best practices. They develop and maintain quality management systems, conduct audits, train staff on compliance, and investigate any quality-related issues. Their role is essential in maintaining accurate and reliable test results while improving laboratory efficiency.

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Laboratory Quality Specialist-Chemistry

Harris Health System

Bellaire, TX • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Harris Health System rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 104 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

109th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Laboratory Quality Specialist

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Assists in coordinating Quality Assurance activities within the assigned laboratory department/section. This position supports compliance with clinical lab regulatory standards (CLIA, CAP, etc.) and lab safety standards. The role involves basic judgement, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills in dealing with data and situations. The laboratory quality specialist assists in implementing and maintaining the quality management plan and performance improvement activities for the assigned area, ensuring inspection readiness at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Degrees: Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology
  • Licenses & Certification: Medical Technologist OR Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Histotechnician (HT), Histotechnologist (HTL) Cytotechnologist (CT), Molecular Biology (MB), Molecular Diagnostics or equivalent certification within the following organizations: ASCP, AMT, ABB or equivalent Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA), Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) or Quality Technician (CQT); Must obtain one of these certifications from ASQ within 18 months of employment
  • Work Experience: 6 Months Work Experience Quality assurance and/or compliance preferred Certified Professional for Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or Six Sigma certification preferred Project management certification preferred. Two (2) Years Work Experience Clinical laboratory in one of the following areas: Blood bank, Chemistry and hematology, Point of Care Testing (POCT), Microbiology, Histology or cytology

Communication Skills: Writing/ Correspondence, Writing/ Reports Proficiencies: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook, P.C.

Job Attributes Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Analytical: Strong problem-solving skills Statistical: Demonstrates knowledge of basic statistics (mean, CV, SD, control charts, etc.) Work Schedule: Flexible: Laboratory departments are open 24/7, some weekend, evening and night work is expected Travel: >75%, Travel is primarily limited to Harris Health System hospitals and clinics. Telecommute

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Harris Health System is a fully integrated healthcare system that cares for all residents of Harris County, Texas. We are the first accredited healthcare institution in Harris County to be designated by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, and are one of the largest systems in the country to achieve the quality standard. Our system includes community health centers, same-day clinics, three multi-specialty clinic locations, a dental center, mobile health units and two full-service hospitals.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1966

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