Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Overview

Summary

Responsible for performing laboratory testing, quality control procedures and maintenance of equipment and work area; serves as section lead; serves as lead on process improvement initiatives; responsible for employee training and task assignment; assists with work scheduling and personnel management.

This position is a 10-hour shift role, with assignments on either the first or second shift scheduling contingent upon departmental needs and candidate discussion. Flexibility is necessary to accommodate departmental needs.

Starting compensation range for this position: $83,043 - $93,423

Our Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options for full-time employees
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement up to the IRS-allowed maximum
• Personalized learning and educational development opportunities
• Monthly cell phone and internet stipends
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support wellness needs
• Support and counseling for personal, work financial or family needs through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our partnership with Critical Incident Stress Consultants (CISC)

Essential Functions

The following essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Advance Gift of Hope's mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
• Perform high-complexity laboratory testing using established methodologies, including molecular HLA typing, flow-cytometry, genetic analysis, HLA antibody screening (if applicable), ABO typing, and infectious disease testing
• Serve as section lead, providing oversight and guidance for designated laboratory areas
• Serve as the final reviewer to sign off clinical cases in all aspects of testing including technical, quality, billing, etc., as designated by laboratory management
• Document test results and all pertinent information; interpret different and complex reaction patterns; identify probable causes for any irregular or atypical test results
• Responsible for compiling and preparing section quality assurance reports
• Serve as lead on process improvement initiatives
• Accurately communicate results to internal and external customers including clinicians, transplant coordinators, and other OPO personnel
• Accurately enter, retrieve, and transmit test data into laboratory information systems
• Assist laboratory staff in testing procedures, quality controls and standard operating protocols.
• Provide instruction and guidance to new employees in testing procedures, quality controls and standard operating protocols
• Perform laboratory employee competency assessment, as required
• Provide laboratory employee support, direction and management, as requested by laboratory management
• Assist with personnel management as designated, including but not limited to, one-on-one meetings, performance evaluation, coaching, and disciplinary actions
• Assist with development, validation and implementation of new and/or revised procedures and protocols
• Preserve donor cells and serum samples for potential future testing, if needed
• Process blood samples received from patients waiting for a transplant
• Prepare reagents required to perform analysis and ensure reagents are available and usable
• Set up and monitor equipment required to perform tests
• Maintain established preventive maintenance schedules for assigned equipment
• Perform minor equipment repairs such as adjustments and calibration of equipment
• Maintain quality control records and logs; prepare, record and store data for future reference
• Monitor supply levels to ensure adequate levels are maintained
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of work area in accordance with safety standards
• Serve as on‑call off‑hours technical…