Technical Quality Assurance Auditor

Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Quality Systems Director, assists in planning, supervising and performing audits of laboratory operations and processes at all TriCore locations. Assists in developing and performing audits of technical and quality management functions of the Company. Ensures compliance with appropriate internal policies and procedures and all regulatory, certifying, licensing and accrediting agencies. Identifies enhancements or improvements to internal processes to help ensure quality and efficiency of operations. Responsible for facilitation of taskforces and workgroups and provides training for TriCore employees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Gains and maintains knowledge of current requirements of federal, state, local governments and other accrediting and licensure bodies, specifically in regards to TriCore Corporate implementation and compliance to those regulations and standards affecting global quality processes (e.g. ISO, CLIA, CAP).
2. Reviews and assists in developing processes to ensure TriCore’s compliance with new and existing regulatory requirements. Such processes may include: development/review of written policies and procedures, internal and external audits, document control, communication plan development and employee training.
3. Works with other auditors and the Quality Systems Director to develop an Internal Audit Plan for the Company.
4. Performs technical laboratory audits and assists in planning, risk assessment, audit program development, verification of all audit exceptions and/or findings, and development of appropriate recommendations for inclusion in the final audit report.
5. Prepares written reviews of all audits, including recommendations for systemic improvements in the Company’s regulated processes.
6. Provides technical lab expertise to internal and external auditors as appropriate.
7. Performs follow-up audits on a regular basis to confirm that management’s proposed corrective action for audit findings have been implemented and are effective.
8. Acquires/maintains an understanding of process improvement methodology, and actively incorporates this knowledge into all audit activities.
9. Communicates with peers and other departments in a professional and responsible manner, always maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
10. Provides education internally and externally as assigned.
11. Participates in assigned committees, workgroups and taskforces. Provides facilitation/meeting leadership when requested.
12. Utilizes existing databases and/or creates new databases to facilitate data analyses.
13. Compiles and summarizes data, and prepares reports and/or analyses related to the results of audit observations and test work.
14. Reports to the Quality Systems Director on a regular and frequent basis regarding the status of assigned audit projects and monitoring activities in addition to administrative issues.
15. Assists the contractor of internal audit services when necessary throughout the audit process.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

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