Technical Specialist General Lab

We are searching for a Technical Specialist someone who works well in a fast-paced this position you will oversee workflow and perform quality assurance duties in the laboratory section of your responsibility. You may also serve as team leader scheduler and primary trainer for the section.

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Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in clinical laboratory science chemical physical or biological science required

Masters degree (or higher) in biological chemistry or laboratory science may substitute for one year of the required experience

BB-ASCP C-ASP CLSP-NCA G-ASCP HT-ASCP HTL-ASCP M-ASCP MB-ASCP MLS-ASCP MP-ASCP MT-AMT MT-ASCP MT-NCA or MT-STATE certification preferred

One of the above certifications may substitute for one year of the required experience

3 years experience in a laboratory setting applicable to their area of responsibility required

Responsibilities:

Performs specimen testing quality control instrument maintenance and troubleshooting and of the associated specimen testing processes procedures and documentation

Validates specimen identification per hospital and departmental policies and procedures and appropriateness of sample type and size; processes according to specimen handling protocols defined in standard operating procedures

Manages special projects and performs tests

Manages projects in collaboration with medical staff and other personnel as negotiated by Medical Director

Performs and documents quality control procedures

Assists with the performance of proficiency studies and surveys ensuring that materials are processed tested and reported accurately; investigates problems or unacceptable results and completes necessary documentation

Performs instrument function checks calibration maintenance and evaluation

Performs or supervises performance and documentation of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the instruments and equipment in the section; maintains record keeping system

Participates in the teaching of other personnel; MT and MLT internship programs; participates in continuing education

Demonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge of procedures and instrumentation maintains expertise in specialty area and exhibits enthusiasm while teaching students new employees and others in a clear communication style

Takes inventory and orders supplies in Material Managements system; monitors expiration dates. Assists with troubleshooting backorders and related problems

Performs other essential job-related functions

Performs laboratory in-charge duties on weekends and holidays in the absence of supervisorial or administrative personnel