Technical Specialist, Lab

About the role

Under the general direction, is responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the testing performed in the area of expertise.

Primary responsibilities

• Ensures compliance of requirements in the technical component and practices mandated by regulatory and accrediting agencies including:
  • Verification of test procedures
  • Enrollment in approved proficiency testing program
  • Resolution of technical problems
  • Accurate reporting and properly functioning systems
  • Assists in the evaluation of individual competencies and ensures that individuals performing test procedures maintain competency
  • Performs and manages quality control testing to monitor instrument operation by recognizing trends and follows quality control rules to initiate troubleshooting
  • Updates policies and procedure manuals in areas of responsibility, participates in performance improvement activities, and monitors staff for compliance while reporting non-compliance to appropriate leader
  • Participates in meetings with other peer lab sections in the region to enhance quality of testing and maintain standardization
  • Performs routine and stat analysis as needed to provide accurate and timely results in a 24/7 laboratory operation
  • May perform special analysis and specimen processing as needed
• Assists leadership on projects of medium to high complexity and size
• Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education

Experience

Three years' technical experience in a laboratory setting

Physical requirements

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs
• Rare climbing

Required professional license and/or certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

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Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members

Schedule

Day Shift