Analytical Specialist – Toxicology – Gmc

Analytical Specialist – Toxicology – Gmc

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program OR 5 years of experience
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Laboratory Equipment Operation
• Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
• Laboratory Services
• Laboratory Supply And Inventory Management

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day technical supervision of testing personnel ensuring the proper performance of all laboratory procedures and report of test results
• Promotes standardization through collaboration and coordination within a specialty
• Performs technical duties and provides technical knowledge and support to staff and clients within a department of responsibility
• Analyzes technical problems and resolves in accordance with established laboratory policies
• Reviews test results, quality control records, proficiency testing results and preventative maintenance records
• Ensures that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems and Quality Assurance deviate from established performance specifications
• Collaborates the planning of capital purchases and leases with the appropriate section Doctoral Director and Operations Director
• Participates with the Director and other system colleagues in the development of new testing, validation and evaluation of new equipment, reagents, instrumentation and technologies
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and ensures that compliance of standards is maintained
• Participates in the analysis of cost for materials and negotiation of contracts to obtain favorable prices
• Responsible for section purchasing, receiving, and inventory management to reduce costs
• Accepts responsibility for effective cost accounting and cost management
• Maintains adequate supply inventory
• Participates in and coordinates the development of policy and procedure manuals with doctoral director and system colleagues
• Assures timely and regular review of procedure manuals
• Provides orientation to all new employees and identifies training needs and ensures that employees receive appropriate in-service training and education for their job responsibilities
• Continually evaluates monitors and documents the performance of competency of each employee
• Participates in annual performance appraisals
• Collaborates with their specialty specific colleagues at other lab locations to assure standardization system-wide
• Member of the Best Practice Committee for their area of responsibility
• Encourages and engages in a service-oriented behavior designed to support and meet the needs of our various clients
• Provides timely consultations and takes prompt action to correct problems and issues
• Participates in educational and training activities to acquire new skills and maintain current proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree-Medical Technology (Preferred)