Principal Scientist Hematology Lab - HEM
Principal Scientist Hematology Lab - HEM
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Job Description
Overview
Versiti is a fusion of donors scientific curiosity and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute we enable life saving gifts from our donors and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine transplantation stem cells and cellular therapies oncology and genomics diagnostic lab services and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals blood centers hospital systems research and educational institutions and other health care providers. At Versiti we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Laboratory Directors of Diagnostic Hematology (Hemostasis Molecular Oncology & Genetics and Platelet & Neutrophil Immunology) provides specialized scientific technical and clinical support to the Hematology Laboratories as well as collaboration with medical directors and laboratory operations; contributes expertise and project management related to clinical and contract research product development and specific strategic initiatives. Delegated under CLIA to provide scientific and technical consultation for test results review and sign-out of patient reports staff training and operational support driving innovation continuous improvement and collaboration. This position requires technical expertise and interpersonal skills as it involves interactions with healthcare professionals across various disciplines to enhance efficiency and patient care.
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Benefits
Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical Dental and Vision Plans Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays Short- and Long-term disability life insurance 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k) voluntary programs discount programs others.
Responsibilities
- Clinical and Scientific Leadership Maintains proficiency in scientific advances and laboratory techniques relevant to hematological and immunological disorders and ensures own ongoing professional development through publications presentations and professional meetings. Provides technical and scientific support to a diverse team of clinical laboratory technologists to ensure the highest levels of patient care and regulatory compliance. Under direction/delegation of laboratory directors and medical directors provides consultation and interpretation for test results serving as an expert resource to our -authors scientific publications and presents internally to lab staff and at the national level to contribute to scientific knowledge and to reflect the expertise and innovation of Versiti.
- Product Development and New Test Implementation Partners effectively with the Product Development (PD) team to identify evaluate and help implement opportunities for new technologies and/or tests that will add value to customers and patients and independently coordinates their development validation and operational implementation. Serves as an expert resource for contract research projects. Evaluates and recommends suppliers for equipment software and/or reagent purchasing.
- Laboratory Operations Contributes to strategic planning to ensure compliance/service excellence/innovation/cost effectiveness in the lab. Helps ensure that lab tests can be sustained from a training/competency/operational perspective. Serves as a technical resource to the laboratories for problem solving and process improvement. Participates in rotation for review and sign out of final test results and closes out Customer Relationship Management (CRM) events as partnership with lab technical staff monitors performance of tests and methods and initiates action when inconsistencies or problems are identified.
- Staff Support and Leadership Provides leadership mentoring coaching and guidance to laboratory teams. Supports and promotes a culture of open productive communication and responsibility in the laboratories. Contributes to staff development and mentoring in science technology and leadership to include ongoing learning and development of personnel.
- Customer Service Develops and maintains relevant relationships with customers; communicates customer needs and issues to laboratory operations and offers solutions. Promotes interdepartmental cooperation and respect through effective communication and problem solving by actively engaging and collaborating with both internal (VBRI MCW) and external (industry and clinical) partners.
- Regulatory Responsibility Responsible for performing Technical Supervisor responsibilities per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) 88 regulations as delegated by the Medical Director and Laboratory Directors. Maintains knowledge of proficiency testing and laboratory staff competency programs. Develops and maintains working knowledge of College of American Pathologists (CAP) and CLIA regulations and laboratory quality systems.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
- Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
- Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors Degree in a relevant scientific area immunology biology biochemistry molecular biology or medical laboratory science. required
- Masters Degree and training or experience preferred in a relevant hematology-related lieu of required degree
- PhD and training or experience preferred in a relevant hematology-related lieu of required degree
Experience
- 4-6 years Minimum 4-years for B.S. of experience in a hematology-related field to include working in a high complexity clinical laboratory setting and training and experience in results interpretation and reporting for the specialty. required
- 1-3 years Minimum 2-years for M.S. or Ph.D. of experience in a hematology-related field to include working in a high complexity clinical laboratory setting and training and experience in results interpretation and reporting for the lieu of required degree
- 1-3 years Experience in the development and implementation of new diagnostic assays. required
- 1-3 years Demonstrated experience in writing and publishing scientific articles. required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of diagnostic hematology related to relevant disease states either bleeding clotting immune and functional disorders of platelets and/or neutrophils. required
- Strong leadership skills; demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and effect change. required
- Effective interpersonal communication and organizational skills. required
- Strong analytical ability to evaluate and ensure accuracy and quality of data. required
Tools and Technology
- Personal Computer (desktop laptop tablet) and relevant software and programs (Microsoft Suite) required
- General office equipment (computer printer fax copy machine) required
- Working knowledge of genetics databases and analysis software. preferred
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