College of American Pathologists (CAP) · 13 hours ago
Technical Specialist I
Winnetka, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $94K/yr
3+ years expThe College of American Pathologists (CAP) is the world's largest organization of board-certified pathologists, dedicated to improving the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine. They are seeking a Technical Specialist I to manage and develop Surveys and Quality Management programs, ensuring technical accuracy and supporting process improvements within the organization.
EducationMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
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
Assisting with communication and consultation services for a broad constituency, internally and externally
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
Integration of information from all contributing sources, and
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
Works with minimal supervision on assigned tasks and programs
Assist with providing orientation, direction, and ongoing management to committees in areas of:
CAP policy, operational procedures, information routing, resources, responsibilities, and strategic planning
Work with committee members to solicit ideas for new programs or enhancements to current programs
Assist with providing comprehensive consultative services to all internal groups impacted by the Surveys Programs
Responsibilities to these areas may include:
Document/systems development and review
Gather, manage, and interpret information from internal or external sources
Respond to questions or problem solving as issues arise, and
Manage materials piloting
Participate in cross departmental projects and foster interdepartmental collaborations as assigned
Assist with providing excellent customer service and consultative services externally on an ongoing basis
Identify operational improvements and efficiencies for Scores and other relevant technologies
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
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Baccalaureate degree required
A minimum of 3 years of clinical laboratory experience, quality assurance, or regulatory health care environment, in roles of increasing responsibility and scope
Good judgment
Self-initiator
Excellent decision-making abilities
Excellent listening, verbal, written, and organizational skills
Excellent customer service
Able to prioritize
Able to bring teams to consensus
Able to communicate and apply technical information to a diverse audience
Computer proficiency
Preferred
MLS/MT/MLT (ASCP); HT (ASCP); CT (ASCP) highly recommended
Benefits
Generous compensation and benefits package
401K
Company
College of American Pathologists (CAP)
The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is the premier organization of board-certified pathologists dedicated to fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide.
Founded in 1946Naperville, Illinois, USA
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Myers
Chief Executive Officer at College of American Pathologists (CAP)
Tina Schultz
Vice President of Education and Publications
Recent News
2025-09-15
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