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Quality Manager

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for laboratory quality manager in the United States is $91,960.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $111,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a laboratory quality manager?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a laboratory quality manager?

To thrive as a Laboratory Quality Manager, you need a solid background in laboratory science, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in a life science field. Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS), laboratory information management systems (LIMS), ISO 15189 or CLIA certification standards, and internal auditing tools is essential. Exceptional attention to detail, leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams are key soft skills in this position. These competencies ensure that laboratory operations meet accreditation standards, maintain data integrity, and promote continuous improvement.

What are the primary challenges faced by laboratory quality managers and how can they overcome them?

Laboratory Quality Managers often face challenges such as maintaining compliance with evolving regulatory standards, managing cross-departmental communication, and ensuring ongoing staff training. Staying current with industry requirements and fostering a strong quality culture can help mitigate these challenges. Successful managers proactively provide training, lead internal audits, and build collaborative relationships across the organization to address issues efficiently. By implementing robust quality management systems and encouraging teamwork, they help ensure the laboratory consistently meets its quality objectives.

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Quality Manager

Portland, OR • On-site

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Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager - Laboratory
Location: Oregon
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Quality Assurance
Industry: Laboratory Testing / Analytical Sciences
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead and maintain the Quality Management System for an established analytical laboratory in Oregon.
This position is responsible for ensuring laboratory operations, documentation, testing procedures, and quality practices remain compliant with applicable regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. The Quality Assurance Manager will work closely with laboratory leadership, technical teams, and support staff while overseeing quality initiatives, audits, corrective actions, documentation, training, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate combines a strong scientific foundation with hands-on laboratory quality assurance experience and working knowledge of standards such as ISO/IEC 17025, GLP, and/or NELAC/TNI.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and continuously improve the laboratory's Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Maintain quality documentation, controlled records, SOPs, training records, and related quality systems.
  • Coordinate and conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with applicable standards, accreditation requirements, laboratory procedures, and regulatory expectations.
  • Support and coordinate external regulatory and accreditation audits.
  • Identify nonconformances and oversee corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), root-cause investigation, follow-up, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage proficiency testing schedules, reporting, documentation, and follow-up activities.
  • Coordinate supplier qualification and traceability requirements.
  • Maintain and archive GLP study-specific quality records.
  • Review new method validations and method improvements for compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform procedural audits of laboratory methods against approved SOPs and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Develop, review, and maintain Quality Management System SOPs and other controlled laboratory documentation.
  • Prepare regulatory and client-facing reports, including analytical summaries, audit responses, and regulatory data packages.
  • Report quality performance, audit findings, observations, nonconformances, and recommended corrective actions to laboratory leadership.
  • Coordinate annual Quality Review Meetings and prepare the annual Management Review of the Quality System.
  • Oversee verification and maintenance of scheduled calibration for laboratory support equipment.
  • Conduct quality assurance and regulatory training for laboratory personnel.
  • Communicate regulatory updates, quality concerns, operational changes, and improvement initiatives across laboratory teams.
  • Provide QA-related support for client inquiries when needed.
  • Supervise QA support personnel, including training, work assignments, performance management, and development.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
  • Minimum 2 years of Quality Assurance experience in a regulated laboratory environment, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Knowledge of laboratory Quality Management Systems and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience with ISO/IEC 17025, GLP, NELAC/TNI, or comparable laboratory accreditation/regulatory standards.
  • Experience conducting or supporting quality system and procedural audits.
  • Experience managing or participating in CAPA and continuous improvement processes.
  • Strong technical writing skills with experience developing or maintaining SOPs, quality documentation, reports, and procedures.
  • Ability to interpret technical procedures, laboratory methods, governmental regulations, and accreditation requirements.
  • Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous hands-on analytical laboratory experience.
  • Experience supporting regulatory or accreditation inspections and external audits.
  • Experience with laboratory method validation and verification.
  • Experience managing proficiency testing programs.
  • Experience supervising or leading QA personnel.
  • Experience working across multiple laboratory or business departments.
  • Experience implementing process or quality-system changes.
  • Familiarity with FDA and/or state regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Experience working within an international or globally connected organization.
  • Registered Quality Assurance Professional (RQAP) designation.
  • RQAP-GLP certification.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who sees Quality Assurance as more than maintaining documentation. This individual should be comfortable identifying gaps, challenging existing processes when necessary, and partnering with laboratory leadership to strengthen quality and regulatory compliance.
The right candidate will be highly organized, technically credible, comfortable working directly with laboratory personnel, and capable of balancing regulatory requirements with practical laboratory operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced laboratory QA professional who wants ownership of a Quality Management System and the ability to make a measurable impact on laboratory quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Education:Bachelor (BA, BS...)Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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