Clinical Laboratory Scientist Coordinator

Job Description

Basic F unction and Scope of Responsibility :

Transplant Genomics Inc. ( TGI ) is a molecular diagnostics company committed to improving organ transplant outcomes with non-invasive serial monitoring guided by biomarkers.

TGI’s product portfolio of both individual and combined whole blood gene expression and donor derived cell-free DNA testing is capable of reliably ruling out subclinical kidney rejection and acute rejection in kidney transplant patients.

In addition to kidney transplantation testing, our newest product for liver transplant patients is a blood-based biomarker assay designed to rule out rejection as immunosuppression therapy is optimized.

The CLS Coordinator is primarily responsible for coordination of designated operations and / or projects within the clinical laboratory.

Essential Job Duties :

• Demonstrate outstanding competency within all trained areas of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• Perform laboratory assays in accordance with Viracor standard operating procedures.
• Review test results for quality and acceptability prior to being reported to clients.
• Assist Supervisor or Manager to ensure that section procedure manuals are complete and current.
• Assist Supervisor or Manager in maintaining Quality Control for the section.
• Evaluate and maintain inventory to ensure continuous service to the clients without creating over-stock.
• Assist Supervisor or Manager in overseeing the maintenance and record keeping for all instrumentation within the section.
• Collaborate with technical supervisor in troubleshooting assays and assays validations.
• Serve as the go-to person for testing in the section or on the designated shift.
• Work closely with supervisor / manager to ensure staffing of area is appropriate to cover service levels.
• Assist Supervisor or Manager by interacting with vendors and purchasing agents to ensure quality in supplies and reagents while meeting budgetary and service goals.
• Document and communicate performance of staff for input into the performance evaluation process.
• Monitor turn around time metrics and incorporate changes within section to improve workflows when appropriate.
• Identify ways to improve quality, efficiency and productivity through process improvements that employ Lean and Six Sigma efficiency and accuracy principles.
• Encourage cooperative staff performance and adherence to protocol and regulatory guidelines.
• 80% of time is performing lab testing and 20% on projects

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

• BS or BA in Clinical Laboratory Science
• OR Associate’s in Medical Laboratory Technician
• OR BS or BA in Biological, Physical, or Chemical Science
• 2+ years of clinical laboratory experience at a CLS level required.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Independent decision-making skills
• Knowledge of QC concepts such as Levy-Jennings graphs, Westgard rules, and statistical concepts

Essential Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• BS or BA in Clinical Laboratory Science
• OR Associate’s in Medical Laboratory Technician
• OR BS or BA in Biological, Physical, or Chemical Science
• 2 years of clinical laboratory experience at a CLS level required.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Independent decision-making skills
• Knowledge of QC concepts such as Levy-Jennings graphs, Westgard rules, and statistical concepts
• Willing to work with potentially infectious human blood and body fluids.
• Ability to work with automated and manual platforms.
• Requires flexibility in schedule, working hours and days (potentially including weekends) outside of normal schedule when necessary.
• Goal oriented, with excellent time management, organizational skills, and strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Basic level of proficiency with PC based software programs

Physical Requirements :

• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead.
• Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, as necessary, in the laboratory (4 or more hours)
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to move body frequently around laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
• Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

What we offer :

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuesday-Saturday 10 : 00am-7 : 30pm
• Salary Range : $31.92 / hr - $45.00 / hr

Eurofins is a M / F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.