Specialist, Technical Analyst - Winnetka, IL, United States - College of American Pathologists

Description

As the world's largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide.

CAP provides its employees with an energetic and collaborative work environment and encourage opportunities to further develop their skills—offering reimbursement for educational programs and participation in events that enhance your skills

Researching, developing, interpreting and delivering Surveys, Anatomic Pathology Education and Quality Management programs (Surveys) and scientific committee projects to meet customers' needs and support CAP objectives.

Identifying and supporting process improvements and supporting department projects.

Working with minimal supervision, using comprehensive decision making skills and diverse procedures/policies requiring analytical and interpretive thinking to manage and develop Surveys products.

Validate technical accuracy of Surveys and Quality Management programs through:

critical oversight of creation of documents,
critical review of analytical and statistical reports for accuracy and identification and reconciliation of any unexpected data
consultation with committee members, material vendors and in vitro diagnostic companies to ensure information in program materials (ie, kit instructions, PSRs) are accurate
coordination of production schedules.
Manage and ensure accuracy of databases/specifications result forms.
Adhere to all established timelines for development and delivery of documents/materials related to assigned programs.
Assist with providing orientation, direction, and ongoing management to committees in areas of:
CAP policy

resources, responsibilities, and strategic planning

Assist with providing comprehensive consultative services to all internal groups impacted by the Surveys Programs.
document/systems development and review,
manage materials piloting.

Participate in cross departmental projects and foster interdepartmental collaborations as assigned.
Federal and State regulatory agencies
Other medical societies (ie AMP, AACC, AABB)
Commercial manufacturers
International standards setting organizations

Maintain awareness of activities in the field of laboratory medicine in assigned disciplines and for regulatory and legislative processes in general.

Support committee meeting preparation activities and contribute to meeting minutes and staff report.
Computer proficiency

A minimum of 3 years of clinical laboratory experience, quality assurance, or regulatory health care environment, in roles of increasing responsibility and scope.

The Technical Specialist I role is based out of the Northfield, IL headquarters and must reside within reasonable commute to the office.

Travel:
~ Travel required, approximately 10%

"The College of American Pathologists requires all new hires in customer-facing roles to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer The CAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, ancestry, disability or genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, order of protection status, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by federal law and the applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
Family and Medical Leave Act Equal Employment Opportunity Employee Polygraph Protection Act
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