PH LABORATORY SCIENTIST 3 - 07212026-79188

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Sciences or related field of study from an accredited college or university, at least three years of full-time, pertinent laboratory experience in a related field study; OR successful completion of a two-year from an accredited medical laboratory technician program and at least three years of full-time, pertinent laboratory experience in a related field study; OR meet CLIA Testing Personnel Qualification Category set forth in federal CMS regulations 42 CFR 493.1489 and at least three years of full-time, pertinent laboratory experience in a related field study.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license throughout the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Laboratory Supervisor or Manager in Special Microbiology in daily operations and quality assurance, including but not limited to specimen/sample collection, processing, and performing all phases of laboratory testing to meet agency policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and organizational goals.
• Lead and contribute to the development, implementation, and routine use of laboratory processes, procedures, and troubleshooting practices for laboratory testing and operations.
• Lead, coordinate, and participate in laboratory projects and initiatives, data analysis and management, verification/validation studies, and process improvement activities.
• Facilitate and conduct technical and non-technical trainings for laboratory staff, students, fellows, and other professionals.
• Communicate and coordinate laboratory operational and testing activities/tasks with laboratory personnel, supervisor and/or managers. Notify laboratory supervisors and/or managers of any operational issues and maintain effective written and oral communications among personnel.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Competencies (KSA's)

• Manages Complexity
• Manages Ambiguity
• Action Oriented
• Directs Work
• Communicates Effectively
• Knowledge Sciences
• Informational Technology
• Clerical
• Customer and Personal Service
• Mathematics Skills
• Active Learning and Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Learning Strategies
• Quality Control Analysis
• Abilities
• Deductive Reasoning
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Speech Clarity
• Written Comprehension
• Problem Sensitivity