QUALITY ASSURANCE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician is a competitive state title, the kind you test for: the exam result, not a hiring manager's pick, decides where you land in line.
You can qualify with an associate's degree or, if you do not have one, by piling up more experience instead. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $55,691 to $81,008, and state payroll currently lists 2 people in the title, most of them at Health and Senior Services.
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Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Health.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Health | 2 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 2 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $58,699. The agencies employing the most are:
- Health and Senior Services (2)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the general supervision of a Quality Assurance Coordinator or other supervisory official in the Department of Health, performs assigned quality assurance functions to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and related standards for optimum clinical care and patient service delivery; performs other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Assists the Quality Assurance Officers in the review of laboratory records to verify compliance with the regulatory agencies for each program such as CLIA, NJDEP, EPA and FDA. Maintains and compiles records subject to inspections during an audit process. May be assigned to perform calibration of support equipment such as timers, centrifuge and thermometers. Assist in the ordering reagents, materials and supplies. May provide training related to laboratory quality assurance maintenance and/or calibration procedures. Assists in the development of new program proposals which will better meet the mandated goals and objectives. Participates in internal audits and investigations and other special projects as assigned. Collects data to develop forecasts, determine feasibility of program success, assess impact of actual and proposed legislation on health delivery systems, and recommends corrective action when appropriate. Assists in the development of quality assurance standards and procedures to effectuate compliance with program mandates. Collects data involved in procedural analysis, accurate workflow charts, graphs and tabulations. Assist in the development of methods for assessing the relative merits of specified program options, program structures, and reporting and management control systems. May calibrate support equipment such as timers, centrifuge and thermometers. Assists the Quality Assurance program with the management of records to comply with the record retention requirements. Assists in the ordering of reagents, materials and supplies. Assist in the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative statistical and other related reports. Keeps abreast of new and revised policies, regulations, directives and laws and monitors the implementation thereof. Participates in continuing education opportunities. Maintains essential records and files. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Requirements
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Five (5) years of experience assisting in a modern laboratory performing specimen receiving, sample preparation, media preparation, equipment calibrations, or quality control activities. OR Possession of an associate degree or sixty (60) semester hour credits from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned experience.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of modern business and administrative practices and procedures. Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, materials and supplies and their adaptation to technical requirements of a large organization. Knowledge of administrative and other problems involved in managing a large volume of equipment, supplies and materials, and the application of inventory control procedures. Knowledge of quality assurance and utilization review methods. Knowledge of programs and services offered by public and private agencies utilized to augment existing or proposed facility programs and services. Knowledge of modern research methods and data collection procedures. Knowledge of computer operations. Knowledge of the purchasing and procurement process. Ability to learn quality management system software and other database utilized within the Public Health and Environmental Laboratories. Ability to assist in the development and organization of a health data collection and retrieval system. Ability to comprehend complex technical and administrative problems involved in planning and coordinating support services and programs. Ability to gather organizational and operational facts and to interpret and analyze their significance in the development of standards, guidelines, procedures and policies designed to accomplish desired goals and objectives. Ability to organize assigned administrative work, analyze the problems arising therein, and develop effective work methods. Ability to comprehend and interpret JCAHO and other related standards and applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Ability to interpret statistical facts, health trends, and economic forecasts and determine the impact on facility programs and service delivery systems. Ability to prepare statistical tabulations, analyses, charts, and graphs. Ability to prepare organizational charts and administrative plans for fullest utilization of available staff and equipment. Ability to plan, organize, and conduct assigned investigations, surveys, studies, and research activities. Ability to develop measurable health care standards and procedures. Ability to determine various ways to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and service delivery systems. Ability to analyze competencies of program staff and provide guidance and direction in the development of training and instruction. Ability to work harmoniously with clinical staff, resident care staff, patients, and others associated with the facility. Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative statistical and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.