IQMH considers the following criteria for membership: 

• Membership will reflect geography and the laboratory community, including hospital- and community- based representation. 
• Members shall be laboratory professionals of stature who have a broad knowledge of laboratory operations, quality assurance practices, and their chosen laboratory medicine discipline.

Responsibilities of Proficiency Testing Scientific Committees include: 

• Advising on the design and content of Proficiency Testing surveys. 
  Reviewing Proficiency Testing survey results and evaluation of laboratory performance. 
• Preparing educational committee comments for each Proficiency Testing survey, including a review of the medical and scientific literature, commentary on discordant results, and recommendations for improved practice.
   

Expectations of committee members are that they are able to: 

• Regularly attend committee meetings and important related activities. 
• Make a serious commitment to participate actively in committee work. 
• Volunteer for and willingly accept assignments and complete them thoroughly and on time. 
• Stay informed about committee matters and prepare well for meetings and review and comment on minutes and reports. 
• Build a collegial working relationship with other committee members that contribute to consensus. 
• Actively participate in the committees’ annual evaluation and planning efforts. 
   

Interested parties should complete the application form(s) by clicking on “Apply” below. You must also forward the résumé/curriculum vitae, by November 30, 2026, to applications@iqmh.org. For more information, please email applications@iqmh.org.
 

Committee: Chemistry
Member: Clinical Biochemist (2)
Expertise: Clinical Chemistry Expert. Strong understanding of Quality Assurance practices.
Facility Type: Hospital or community laboratory

Committee: Hematology
Member: Lab Medicine Doctor (1)
Expertise: Hematology experience with Flow cytometry expertise.
Facility Type: Hospital or community laboratory