Quality Assurance Specialist III

Leads members of the clinical research teams in the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research with development, implementation, and maintenance of quality assurance systems and activities. Leads performance and scheduling of internal audits, failure investigations and corrective and preventative actions plans. Coordinates site’s sponsors’ audits and competent authorities’ inspections. Provides regulatory and quality advice input, coordinates the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures and supporting documents. Leads staff training in relation to clinical research regulatory and quality control topics. Serves as a primary contact for the department/site program and team.

- BA/BS degree in biological sciences or other health related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of five years of healthcare experience in an area such as clinical laboratory, blood bank, cellular therapy collection or processing, oncology specialties including nursing, healthcare accreditation and compliance, or other health care related experience, or 3 years direct experience with all regulations related to the department’s primary work.

Required Credentials:
- N/A

Preferred:
- Master’s degree in healthcare related field
- Experience in quality assurance or quality control
- Experience in regulatory/accreditation requirements
- Experience in administering regulatory accreditation and compliance programs
- Experience in healthcare related to the Department/Site’s focus

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This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

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Seattle Children’s offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

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