Senior Technologist

Job Responsibilities

Serve as a senior member of the laboratory team with a primary focus on quality systems, regulatory compliance, quality assurance activities, and continuous process improvement while supporting daily laboratory operations and other technical staff.

Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.

Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.

Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.

Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.

Serve as a technical resource and mentor to laboratory staff, providing guidance and support on complex testing and troubleshooting activities.

Support laboratory quality initiatives, including quality assurance, quality control review, proficiency testing, corrective action investigations, and continuous process improvement efforts.

Assist with maintaining compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and company quality standards.

Review quality indicators and participate in identifying opportunities to improve laboratory processes, testing accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.

Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care.

Perform and document preventative maintenance and quality control procedures.

Assist with validations, competency assessments, and implementation of new procedures as assigned.

Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.

Assist with processing of specimens when needed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• 4 years or more of clinical laboratory testing experience.
• ASCP or AMT certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year or more of clinical laboratory testing experience in Blood Bank.
• 1 year or more of Experience supporting laboratory quality assurance, quality control, regulatory compliance, inspections, audits, or process improvement initiatives.
• 1 year or more of experience serving as a technical lead, senior technologist, or subject matter expert within a clinical laboratory.

Additional Job Standards

• Proficient with computers; familiarity with laboratory information systems.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Able to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.