Job Family:
Operational Effectiveness
Travel Required:
Up to 10%
Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:
Guidehouse is seeking a Laboratory Quality and Compliance Senior Associate to support federal and public health laboratory clients in strengthening regulatory compliance, operational quality, and workforce capability.
In this role, you will contribute to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) compliance, laboratory quality systems, workforce training, and operational improvement initiatives. You will help clients implement training curricula that enhances laboratory competencies, resulting in improved abilities for laboratories to translate regulatory requirements into actionable processes and improve inspection readiness. Specifically, you will:
Translate CLIA regulatory requirements into practical laboratory processes, policies, and workflows, ensuring compliance across personnel, testing, and quality systems
Support CLIA inspection readiness and remediation, including evaluating findings, assessing corrective actions, and engaging with CMS and surveyors
Develop and maintain CLIA-aligned SOPs, policies, and compliance tools, ensuring effective documentation, version control, and audit readiness
Implement regulatory requirements across equipment, personnel qualifications, workflows, and documentation systems
Design and deliver targeted training programs addressing CLIA deficiencies and inspection risks, with clear learning objectives tied to remediation outcomes
Develop training materials and competency frameworks and facilitate training for laboratory staff and stakeholders
Apply expertise across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory workflows to improve operational quality and compliance
Support development and implementation of laboratory quality management systems, including personnel competency and reporting requirements
Work effectively with cross-functional laboratory teams, supporting workforce development initiatives and training curricula
Contribute to project workstreams and client deliverables, building strong relationships while delivering high-quality outputs
What You Will Need:
Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Public Health, Biology, Chemistry, or related field
3–5+ years of experience in laboratory quality, compliance, and/or operations
Demonstrated experience supporting laboratory requirements at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or other federal health agency
Experience with CLIA compliance and regulatory remediation
Experience developing SOPs and quality documentation
Expert knowledge of laboratory workflows
Familiarity with quality management systems and accreditation
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (i.e. US citizenship required)
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Relevant certification (e.g., CLS, MT) issued by ASCP or similar organization
Successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
Experience working with CMS, CLIA surveyors, and/or accreditation bodies
Experience applying laboratory expertise to the development of laboratory training curricula/programming
Knowledge of College of American Pathologists (CAP) regulations
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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