Clinical Laboratory QC Technical Specialist

Clinical Laboratory QC Technical Specialist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, chemical or biological sciences or related field
• 2+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• 1+ years of experience performing, reviewing, and understanding QC on a routine basis.
• 1+ years of experience using statistical methods and programs to assess laboratory testing.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to stakeholder requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Establishing, performing, and documenting quality assurance and understands, performs and accurately documents all required quality control samples to be run during a given testing period (daily, weekly, monthly, annually).
• Developing and implementing corrective actions, confirming and verifying results, principles, and instruments, correlating and interpreting data based on knowledge of factors affecting test results, and data handling and input.
• Uses statistical methods to assess, calculate, and validate laboratory testing and monitors, investigates, and documents resolution of all QC results which fail lab criteria and institutes corrective action where appropriate.
• Assists the Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory QC in developing solutions to problems based on knowledge of NGS protocols, patient diagnosis, and instrument performance.
• Manages the status of any QC projects and acts as a problem solver to drive decisions.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing. Handles proficiency testing samples in the same manner as patient samples.
• Recognizes and elevates potential issues to the team members responsible and determines when back-up methods must be initiated.
• Assists in Identifying and differentiating, instrumental and/or physiologic causes for unexpected test results.
• Knowledge of the theory of laboratory procedures and without direct supervision, prepares specimens for analysis and determines acceptability of samples within guidelines. Ensures quality and timeliness of patient test results by recognizing, investigating, and interpreting problems involving specimen collection, result reporting, abnormal or unexpected test results and turn-around time.
• Uses routine and specialized automated and non-automated, moderate, and/or highly complex laboratory procedures and/or techniques for which they are qualified and trained and demonstrates competency according to established lab section operating procedures without direct supervision.
• Understands NYSDOH, CLIA and CAP requirements of quality control samples, proficiency testing samples, and other special control measures. Complies with, understands, maintains, and enforces safety and hazard regulations as outlined in the Clinical Laboratory Safety Manual.
• Maintains ethical standards in the performance of testing and in interactions with patients, co-workers, and other health care professionals.
• Contributes and provides constructive feedback for design, research, review and writing of laboratory policies and procedures. Remains informed of procedure updates and changes and ensures employees demonstrate knowledge and competency regarding changes.
• Maintains adequate inventory of laboratory reagents and supplies. Assists with scheduling, tracking, resulting, and inventory management of all quality control, and other special non-patient samples. Responsible for tracking and scheduling reagent lot changeover.
• Participates in continuing education, personal development, and staff meetings. Prepares and presents continuing education programs for department personnel as requested.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in a molecular diagnostic laboratory.
• ASCP certification.