Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Responsibilities

• Perform high complexity testing including, but not limited to, HLA typing, flow cytometry and serology crossmatching, HLA antibody screening, ABO typing and infectious disease testing
• Document test results and all pertinent information; interpret different and complex reaction patterns; identify probable causes for any irregular or atypical test results
• Correctly communicate results to internal and external customers including clinicians, transplant coordinators, and other OPO personnel
• Enter, retrieve, and transmit test data into laboratory information systems
• Freeze cells and sera from donors for retrospective testing
• Process blood samples received from patients waiting for a transplant
• Prepare mailers (tubes, labels and dialysis lists) for dialysis centers and patient homes for collection of monthly samples
• Prepare reagents required to perform analysis and ensure reagents are available and usable
• Set up and monitor equipment required to perform tests
• Maintain established preventive maintenance schedules for assigned equipment
• Adjust and calibrate assigned equipment
• Maintain quality control records and logs; prepare, record and store data for future reference
• Monitor supply levels to ensure adequate levels are maintained
• Maintain cleanliness of work area per laboratory standards
• Document any deviation from testing protocols using QA laboratory system
• Determine, track, trend and report of relevant quality metrics, including, but not limited to, turnaround times, error rates, customer satisfaction score, etc. as assigned

Qualifications

• Education and Training Required: Bachelor's degree in one of the biological, chemical and/or clinical laboratory sciences, medical technology or a related field; ASCP certification preferred
• Experience and Skills Required: Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to communicate in an effective manner and work effectively with others; familiarity with procedures for quality control of reagents and maintenance of equipment; ability to learn and apply new testing methods, processes and equipment introduced into the lab; ability to conduct multiple tests simultaneously; analytical skills to interpret test results and identify atypical results; some experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred