Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance Jobs in St. Louis, MO
Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance jobs in St. Louis are concentrated among life sciences, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and biopharmaceutical firms clustered in the Cortex Innovation Community, Midtown, and the broader Clayton corridor, with Anheuser-Busch, GEI Consultants, and Eyecare Partners among those actively hiring. Demand is steady, driven by St. Louis's deep bench of contract research organizations and large integrated health systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Laboratory
- Evenings
- Full-Time
- 112877
- STL1-E33
- $57,304.00 – $93,288.00 / year (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
Job Description
- Full-time and Benefits
- Schedule - Monday thru Friday
- Hours - Primarily 1:30pm - 10:00pm
- Education: Bachelor’s in a healthcare related or science is preferred
- Duties: The QA team exists to protect patient safety and OR operational performance. Your role is not to collect and relay issues — it is to ensure quality events are identified, documented, investigated, and resolved, and that quality instrumentation is reliably available for every scheduled case. QA team members are expected to be a proactive contributor to performance improvement.
Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Perioperative Services team members find the kind of fast-paced environment that will test their professional judgment and critical thinking skills, and encourage tremendous growth. It's an exhilarating place to build a career. Here, you'll work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists, assist on unique and complex procedures, work with the latest technologies and treatments and play a vital role in developing new procedures and treatment protocols. In fact, people from all over the nation and the world come to Barnes-Jewish for our surgical specialties.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Under the general direction of the Director of Central Sterile Processing and Perioperative Leadership, the QA Specialist is responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on all quality measures related to output, process and performance. In collaboration with SPD leadership minimizes the frequency and seveity of adverse events, manages and investigates the causes of those events to prevent errors. Quality management includes process audits, incident reporting, root cause analysis. This position will be responsible for auditing all processes within SPD department, assisting with training of new employees and confirming employee competence. The QA Specialist will also assist SPD managers with the implementation and audit of department policies and procedures as well as implementing performance improvement activities. Proactive as well as reactive by providing support and regulatory and best practice guidance for risk reduction and process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the development and implementation of the Quality Management Plan in accordance to the requirements of all regulatory bodies.
- Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary. Assesses technical and or instrument problems, including quality control and abnormal findings, evaluate possible solutions and chooses an appropriate course of action to solve the problem.
- Performs regular audits of processes and ensures continuous mandatory regulatory readiness for accrediting agencies.
- Audits and processes continuously and validates all documentation and results to ensure regulatory compliance as well as best practices, competency assessment and documentaiton.
- Investigates and provides leadership with recommendations for performance and quality improvement.
- BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
Experience
- 2-5 years
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Master's Degree
Licenses & Certifications
- Sterile Processing Department
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
- Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Description
- Full-time and Benefits
- Schedule - Monday thru Friday
- Hours - Primarily 1:30pm - 10:00pm
- Education: Bachelor’s in a healthcare related or science is preferred
- Duties: The QA team exists to protect patient safety and OR operational performance. Your role is not to collect and relay issues — it is to ensure quality events are identified, documented, investigated, and resolved, and that quality instrumentation is reliably available for every scheduled case. QA team members are expected to be a proactive contributor to performance improvement.
Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Perioperative Services team members find the kind of fast-paced environment that will test their professional judgment and critical thinking skills, and encourage tremendous growth. It's an exhilarating place to build a career. Here, you'll work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists, assist on unique and complex procedures, work with the latest technologies and treatments and play a vital role in developing new procedures and treatment protocols. In fact, people from all over the nation and the world come to Barnes-Jewish for our surgical specialties.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Under the general direction of the Director of Central Sterile Processing and Perioperative Leadership, the QA Specialist is responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on all quality measures related to output, process and performance. In collaboration with SPD leadership minimizes the frequency and seveity of adverse events, manages and investigates the causes of those events to prevent errors. Quality management includes process audits, incident reporting, root cause analysis. This position will be responsible for auditing all processes within SPD department, assisting with training of new employees and confirming employee competence. The QA Specialist will also assist SPD managers with the implementation and audit of department policies and procedures as well as implementing performance improvement activities. Proactive as well as reactive by providing support and regulatory and best practice guidance for risk reduction and process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the development and implementation of the Quality Management Plan in accordance to the requirements of all regulatory bodies.
- Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary. Assesses technical and or instrument problems, including quality control and abnormal findings, evaluate possible solutions and chooses an appropriate course of action to solve the problem.
- Performs regular audits of processes and ensures continuous mandatory regulatory readiness for accrediting agencies.
- Audits and processes continuously and validates all documentation and results to ensure regulatory compliance as well as best practices, competency assessment and documentaiton.
- Investigates and provides leadership with recommendations for performance and quality improvement.
- BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
Experience
- 2-5 years
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Master's Degree
Licenses & Certifications
- Sterile Processing Department
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
- Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Laboratory
- Evenings
- Full-Time
- 112877
- STL1-E33
- $57,304.00 – $93,288.00 / year (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
Job Description
- Full-time and Benefits
- Schedule - Monday thru Friday
- Hours - Primarily 1:30pm - 10:00pm
- Education: Bachelor’s in a healthcare related or science is preferred
- Duties: The QA team exists to protect patient safety and OR operational performance. Your role is not to collect and relay issues — it is to ensure quality events are identified, documented, investigated, and resolved, and that quality instrumentation is reliably available for every scheduled case. QA team members are expected to be a proactive contributor to performance improvement.
Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Perioperative Services team members find the kind of fast-paced environment that will test their professional judgment and critical thinking skills, and encourage tremendous growth. It's an exhilarating place to build a career. Here, you'll work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists, assist on unique and complex procedures, work with the latest technologies and treatments and play a vital role in developing new procedures and treatment protocols. In fact, people from all over the nation and the world come to Barnes-Jewish for our surgical specialties.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Under the general direction of the Director of Central Sterile Processing and Perioperative Leadership, the QA Specialist is responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on all quality measures related to output, process and performance. In collaboration with SPD leadership minimizes the frequency and seveity of adverse events, manages and investigates the causes of those events to prevent errors. Quality management includes process audits, incident reporting, root cause analysis. This position will be responsible for auditing all processes within SPD department, assisting with training of new employees and confirming employee competence. The QA Specialist will also assist SPD managers with the implementation and audit of department policies and procedures as well as implementing performance improvement activities. Proactive as well as reactive by providing support and regulatory and best practice guidance for risk reduction and process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the development and implementation of the Quality Management Plan in accordance to the requirements of all regulatory bodies.
- Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary. Assesses technical and or instrument problems, including quality control and abnormal findings, evaluate possible solutions and chooses an appropriate course of action to solve the problem.
- Performs regular audits of processes and ensures continuous mandatory regulatory readiness for accrediting agencies.
- Audits and processes continuously and validates all documentation and results to ensure regulatory compliance as well as best practices, competency assessment and documentaiton.
- Investigates and provides leadership with recommendations for performance and quality improvement.
- BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
Experience
- 2-5 years
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Master's Degree
Licenses & Certifications
- Sterile Processing Department
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
- Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Description
- Full-time and Benefits
- Schedule - Monday thru Friday
- Hours - Primarily 1:30pm - 10:00pm
- Education: Bachelor’s in a healthcare related or science is preferred
- Duties: The QA team exists to protect patient safety and OR operational performance. Your role is not to collect and relay issues — it is to ensure quality events are identified, documented, investigated, and resolved, and that quality instrumentation is reliably available for every scheduled case. QA team members are expected to be a proactive contributor to performance improvement.
Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Perioperative Services team members find the kind of fast-paced environment that will test their professional judgment and critical thinking skills, and encourage tremendous growth. It's an exhilarating place to build a career. Here, you'll work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists, assist on unique and complex procedures, work with the latest technologies and treatments and play a vital role in developing new procedures and treatment protocols. In fact, people from all over the nation and the world come to Barnes-Jewish for our surgical specialties.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Under the general direction of the Director of Central Sterile Processing and Perioperative Leadership, the QA Specialist is responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on all quality measures related to output, process and performance. In collaboration with SPD leadership minimizes the frequency and seveity of adverse events, manages and investigates the causes of those events to prevent errors. Quality management includes process audits, incident reporting, root cause analysis. This position will be responsible for auditing all processes within SPD department, assisting with training of new employees and confirming employee competence. The QA Specialist will also assist SPD managers with the implementation and audit of department policies and procedures as well as implementing performance improvement activities. Proactive as well as reactive by providing support and regulatory and best practice guidance for risk reduction and process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the development and implementation of the Quality Management Plan in accordance to the requirements of all regulatory bodies.
- Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary. Assesses technical and or instrument problems, including quality control and abnormal findings, evaluate possible solutions and chooses an appropriate course of action to solve the problem.
- Performs regular audits of processes and ensures continuous mandatory regulatory readiness for accrediting agencies.
- Audits and processes continuously and validates all documentation and results to ensure regulatory compliance as well as best practices, competency assessment and documentaiton.
- Investigates and provides leadership with recommendations for performance and quality improvement.
- BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
Experience
- 2-5 years
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Master's Degree
Licenses & Certifications
- Sterile Processing Department
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
- Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Associate Director Clinical Quality Assurance Jobs in St. Louis: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a associate director clinical quality assurance job in St. Louis?
The most direct path is targeting St. Louis's pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and contract research organization sector, where associate director CQA roles are most concentrated. Employers in the Cortex Innovation Community and Clayton business corridor tend to prioritize candidates with hands-on GCP audit experience and regulatory submission backgrounds. Familiarity with FDA district office expectations relevant to the Midwest region and experience leading cross-functional QA teams gives St. Louis candidates a meaningful edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire associate director clinical quality assurances in St. Louis?
Companies currently hiring associate director clinical quality assurances in St. Louis include Anheuser-Busch, GEI Consultants, and Eyecare Partners, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. St. Louis hiring is led by a mix of large pharmaceutical manufacturers, regional contract research organizations, and integrated health systems with active clinical trial programs.
Are there remote associate director clinical quality assurance jobs in St. Louis?
Yes, though with limits, since associate director CQA roles involve site audits and in-person regulatory oversight that constrain full remote arrangements. About 64% of associate director clinical quality assurance openings tied to St. Louis are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with flexibility most common for the document review, SOP development, and vendor oversight portions of the role rather than facility inspection work.
How can I get a associate director clinical quality assurance job in St. Louis with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a clinical quality associate or QA specialist role at one of St. Louis's contract research organizations or mid-size pharmaceutical manufacturers, where internal promotion pathways to director-level positions are well established. Building auditing experience on Phase II or III oncology or cardiovascular trials, which are common in St. Louis's clinical research ecosystem, accelerates that progression. Volunteer or contract audit work with local biotech startups in the Cortex district can also build a portfolio that bridges the experience gap.
Which industries hire the most associate director clinical quality assurances in St. Louis?
St. Louis associate director clinical quality assurance roles concentrate in Food & Beverage and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. St. Louis's long-standing pharmaceutical manufacturing base, combined with its growing biopharmaceutical and academic medical center presence, keeps hiring for this role anchored in regulated life sciences rather than broader healthcare administration.
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