Lead QC Reference Technologist - Rye

** Responsibilities*
* This position is responsible for assisting in the supervision of and overseeing the day-to-day shift activities and workflow in the laboratory.

+ Leads and provides feedback to assigned staff.

+ Ensures laboratory SOPs, practices, policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations are followed and where appropriate under cGMP condition.

+ Triages and performs patient testing.

+ Assures optimal product inventory and is able to place product orders for internal and external requests during shifts.

+ Performs platelet antibody screen and cross matching.

+ Performs or delegates quality control on automated hematology analyzer, currently Sysmex XE-2100D.

+ Assigns work based on priority and shift conditions and reviews logs and recap reports on a daily basis.

+ Ensures smooth transition from shift to shift.

+ Makes recommendations to improve business unit operations.

+ Works on-call as necessary.

+ Works OT to cover shifts and holidays.

+ Any related duties as assigned.

** Qualifications*
* Education:

+ Bachelor's or higher degree in clinical laboratory technology, or

+ Bachelor's or higher degree from a program with a major in biology, chemistry, or the physical sciences, and an advanced certificate in clinical laboratory technology, or

+ Education and training sufficient to qualify for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist prior to 2009 as specified in NYS-ED Regulation 79-13.4.

Experience **:*
* +  
** If bachelor's degree
** with at least four years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience subsequent to qualifying of which at least two years have been spent working in a clinical laboratory having a director at the doctoral level.

+  
** If master's degree
** with at least two years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience subsequent to qualifying of which at least two years have been spent working in a clinical laboratory having a director at the doctoral level.

Pursuant to New York Codes, Rules and Regulations, Title 10 Section 58-1.4 Qualifications of Laboratory Supervisor (c), there is no substitute for the experience criteria.

Licenses /

Certifications:

+ NY State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License

Knowledge:

+ Expert knowledge in NYS Department of Health regulations.

+ Knowledge of cGMP and GLP.

+ Knowledge of basic laboratory supplies and equipment.

+ Working knowledge of computerized systems.

+ Basic understanding of quality control procedures.

+ Knowledge of a variety of software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).

Skills & Abilities:

+ Skill in pipetting.

+ Attention to detail in all work processes.

+ High level of interpersonal skills to handle a variety of moderate issues and situations.  Position requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy in dealing with a variety of staff up to and including executive leadership.

+ Ability to communicate clearly and with authority, both in writing and verbally, to others in one-on-one or small group settings.

+ Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization and customers in a helpful, courteous and friendly manner while demonstrating sensitivity to and respect for diverse populations.

+ Ability to plan and organize job tasks or resources in an efficient manner.

+ Ability to be responsive and available to management in order to address issues and concerns as they arise.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.

+ Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems within established policies and procedures.

+ Ability to identify moderate problems in a timely manner, decipher information to develop and evaluate options and implement…