Clinical Development Technologist Sr Microbiology

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 31 - 51

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

Under the direction of the lab manager and director the Senior Clinical Development Technologist has the accountability for:

Facilitates the development and evaluation of new test procedures and protocols. Works with vendors and technical experts to evaluate instruments and materials during the implementationphase.
Assists the lab manager and director in preparing reviewing and revising the laboratory procedure manual.
Maintains adequate test development records and helps in the preparation of manuscriptsabstracts data collection and validation reports.
Implements maintains evaluates and monitors systems for continuous quality improvement andparticipates as necessary with the medical and administrative directors.
Performs problem solving and troubleshooting on laboratory instrument and test methodsindependently. Identifies source and nature of test problems and makes appropriaterecommendations as to resolution based on test theory and knowledge.
Performs highly complex procedures according to standardized operating procedures and policies reports resultwithin established time frame and assures that quality control criteria are met. Will be cross trainedin the lab to assist in other duties as specified by the manager and director.
Assists the lab manager and the appropriate lab director in complying with governmentalaccreditation and hospital standards to include CAP CLIA CMS OSHA and Joint compliance with safety procedures. Serves as back-up for CAP inspections.
Instructs trains and ensures competence for high complexity procedures and testing
Completes competency testing and mandatory continuing education requirements as defined bythe position. Develops coordinates assesses and documents competency testing.
Maintains knowledge and utilizes resources to provide consultative educational technical and informational services as needed to families patients medical and administrative directors laboratorymedical and nursing staff.
In the absence of the manager or the coordinator serves aseffective back-up for technical issues.
Assists the manager/coordinator in maintaining inventory control of laboratory supplies including reagents.
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovationservice excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patientsfamilies co-workers and others.
Other job functions as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

A BS MS or PhD degree with an emphasis in laboratory science is required.
Meets all regulatory requirements for high complexity testing.
Possess an excellent command of the English language; medical and scientific terminology is required.
Organizational skills: Ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requestsand needs sometimes in stressful situations.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory or a research environment is required with demonstration of progressive acceptable clinical or research laboratory experience.
Experience and application of relevant mathematical skills is required. Good computer skills andexperience with complex operating software applications is required.

Relocation is not available for this position.

Education

Bachelors Degree (Required)

Pay Range

$31.50-$51.50 Hourly

At Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities
Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC