Senior Reagent Quality Control Specialist - Molecular

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The Senior Reagent QC Specialist
- Molecular is responsible for leading, coordinating, and executing the Quality Control (QC) activities for all incoming reagents used in the Molecular laboratory. This role ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, oversees advanced validation and troubleshooting activities, and serves as a subject-matter resource for internal teams. The Senior Specialist provides technical leadership in Molecular Reagent QC processes, supports training and onboarding of team members, drives continuous improvement initiatives, participates in investigations, and serves as a key contributor related to Molecular testing and reagent quality processes.

• Maintain expert-level compliance with all applicable regulatory standards (CLIA, NYS, CAP, FDA, ISO, etc.).
• Lead the execution and documentation of QC testing for incoming reagents and materials according to established procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for questions related to reagent QC, Molecular workflows, validation activities, and good documentation practices (GDP).
• Perform advanced Molecular Reagent QC testing including, but not limited to, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), DNA/RNA extraction, nucleic acid quantification, PCR-based testing, DNA methylation analysis, pyrosequencing, and other molecular methodologies as applicable.
• Lead the review and verification of reagent information, including lot numbers, expiration dates, receipt information, specifications, and associated documentation to ensure compliance with established requirements.
• Escalate and communicate discrepancies while partnering with Supply Chain, Receiving, Process Quality, and Laboratory Operations to ensure timely resolution.
• Oversee all reagents pending QC and ensure timely turnaround by monitoring progress, removing barriers, and initiating follow-up actions as needed.
• Lead repeat QC testing as directed by management or the Material Review Board (MRB) and provide QC technical expertise.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and compliance of reagent storage units (refrigerators, freezers, RT cabinets) and coordinate disposal or quarantine of nonconforming reagents.
• Support clinical personnel by addressing procedural or technical questions regarding reagent QC processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on streamlining reagent QC workflows, enhancing documentation accuracy, and optimizing efficiency.
• Identify, recommend and implement opportunities to enhance automation, standardization, and error‑proofing of reagent QC processes.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of reagent specifications, QC protocols, SOPs, bench sheets, and other controlled documents.
• Serve as a technical mentor and trainer for new and existing Reagent QC staff.
• Contribute to competency assessments, coaching activities, and development of training materials.
• Provide guidance to peers on troubleshooting, best practices, and interpretation of QC results.
• Compile, review, and submit QC documentation for approval by internal quality partners.
• Communicate material issues or trends to cross‑functional stakeholders including Supply Chain, Materials Management, Process Quality, and Laboratory Operations.
• Participate in departmental meetings, huddles,…