Technical Specialist - Clinical Laboratory

Job title: Technical Specialist - Clinical Laboratory

About the Role Provides technical expertise for the technical performance for assigned area or discipline(s). Responsible for Quality Control, proficiency and developing competency testing. Offers critical technical recommendations regarding decisions on matters relating to patient care, technical performance, quality and cost analysis. May perform the responsibilities of a "Technical Supervisor" under CFR 493.1451 except in the specialties of clinical Cytogenetics, Cytology, Histocompatibility, Histopathology and Transfusion Medicine.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a technical resource for all testing sites in area or discipline(s).
• Provide moderate to complex technical assistance in the development of new assays or procedures; interpret data and make recommendations to the relevant supervisor, manager, or pathologist/medical director.
• Research and resolve problems and/or provide guidance to others in resolving problems appropriately.
• Consult with and make recommendations to supervisor, manager, or pathologist/medical director regarding difficult analyses, abnormal findings or conflicting results.
• As assigned, ensure maintenance, review of records and recommendations for upgrades for instruments are performed.
• Participate in developing and implementing computer system improvements for computer systems that include existing systems, middleware and new systems. Work with Information Technology department to ensure computer file maintenance for relevant assays is correct and up to date. Develops new procedures and special reports as needed.
• Successfully performs appropriate tests in the section as required based on company need.
• Actively participate in the technical workgroup and communication of changes.
• As assigned, performs cost accounting exercises for testing.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum education: Bachelor Degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum experience: Four (4) years of clinical lab experience.
• Other requirements: ASCP Technologist/Scientist certification or equivalent.

Nice to Have

• PREFERENCES: Specialty certification and/or training if available.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Not specified in posting. Currency: USD.