Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist Flow Cytometry

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity laboratory testing using established methodologies, including molecular HLA typing, flow-cytometry, genetic analysis, HLA antibody screening (if applicable), ABO typing, and infectious disease testing
• Serve as section lead, providing oversight and guidance for designated laboratory areas
• Serve as the final reviewer to sign off clinical cases
• Document test results and all pertinent information; interpret different and complex reaction patterns; identify probable causes for any irregular or atypical test results
• Compile and prepare section quality assurance reports
• Serve as lead on process improvement initiatives
• Aid laboratory staff in testing procedures, quality controls, and standard operating protocols
• Provide instruction and guidance to new employees in testing procedures, quality controls, and standard operating protocols
• Assist with laboratory employee competency assessment
• Provide laboratory employee support, direction, and management, as requested by laboratory management
• Aid in personnel management as designated, including but not limited to, one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions
• Aid in the development, validation, and implementation of new and/or revised procedures and protocols
• Preserve donor cells and serum samples for potential future testing, if needed
• Process blood samples received from patients waiting for a transplant
• 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
• Perform minor equipment repairs such as adjustments and calibration of equipment
• Maintain quality control records and logs; prepare, record, and store data for future reference
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area in accordance with safety standards
• Serve as on-call off-hours technical consultant for laboratory employees
• Work with laboratory leadership to develop, plan, implement, monitor, and assess the laboratory quality assurance and performance improvement programs
• Identify non-conformances and deficiencies and manage the corrective action process
• Promote the culture of quality assurance and performance improvement throughout the laboratory
• Work with laboratory leadership to ensure compliance with all pertinent regulatory agencies, such as CMS/CLIA, FDA, UNOS, ASHI, and CAP
• Determine, track, trend, and report on relevant quality metrics, including, but not limited to, turnaround times, error rates, customer satisfaction scores, etc.
• Aid laboratory leadership with preparation for all internal and external audits and inspections; assist with follow-up as needed, including responses and corrective actions

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience in a clinical laboratory setting is required. Must have knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment operation, and quality control procedures. Must be able to operate and maintain laboratory equipment. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds.