Laboratory Specialist I

SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for managing laboratories engaged with Circumference under the service program named "Circumference one-eighty(180)". Job responsibilities for this position will be for laboratory processes and procedures and remain in compliance per regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to:

LABORATORY:

• Contributes to the daily need for analyzing and checking lab results
• Can perform and instruct basic troubleshooting (ex. QC issues, calibration ranges, navigate instrument unique software)
• Assists Production Associate as needed in solution prep for method validation and other lab solutions

COMPLIANCE:

• Leads COLA/CLIA laboratory surveys for customers assigned in the Circumference one-eighty(180) service laboratories including: organizing documentation, interacting with the surveyor and serving as a representative of the laboratory by being onsite during any/all surveys
• Complete COLA/CLIA surveys with a goal of minimal citations depending on involvement level from laboratory staff on-site
• Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results and proficiency testing
• Ability to identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results. Ability to correct the problems or immediately notify the technical consultant, clinical consultant, or director
• Reviews and approves monthly Quality Assessments for each laboratory that is overseen, then sends documents to either technical consultant or director for final approval
• Manage bloodborne pathogen testing for lab techs for labs assigned and required yearly continuing education for all lab personnel
• Travel to customer sites as needed for pre-audit and audit representation
• Travel to onboard new laboratory setups and implement any SOPs or policies to ensure laboratory is compliant, as needed
• Performs personnel evaluations for any assigned Circumference one-eighty(180) laboratories and ensures that routine tasks are completed in a timely manner (ex. annual lab manual reviews, lab has calibrated pipettes, centrifuge speed is verified, etc)

MANAGEMENT:

• Manage and maintain up to six (6) Circumference one-eighty(180) laboratories
• Managing assigned laboratories and all issues that may need troubleshooting with associated projects
• Conduct secondary screening and vetting of lab tech interviews for positions being filled at customer sites for the role of lab operator.
• Manage laboratory technicians at assigned laboratories daily to answer questions, help manage compliance, setup workflows
• Lead implementations and onboarding process for assigned customers including coordinating with customer/equipment vendor for validation process, and conduct compliance/laboratory training onsite with the laboratory operator at the customer's facility
• Travel to onboard new customers and perform compliance/laboratory training and laboratory setup, as needed
• Ensure that each assigned laboratory reports are released in accordance with standard turn-around time
• Ensures that each assigned laboratory has enough laboratory supplies to be able to run samples on a daily basis
• Ensures any assigned new laboratories onboarded are able to process samples in accordance with internal company goal set as a specific number of days from approval of validation by Laboratory Director.
• Contribute to high-priority internal documents to ensure coherency and consistency in data documentation and record keeping
• Manage COLA Central account for all assigned laboratories.

SPECIAL PROJECTS: (examples of projects listed below, projects assigned as needed by management)

• Assists with the supply auto shipment as needed
• Assists supervisor as needed in Split Sample Testing Events
• Identify and provide continuing education to lab specialist team for all laboratory personnel as needed per COLA/CLIA requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree with Major in a Laboratory Science: Biology or Chemistry preferred. If degree is in a Science other than Biology or Chemistry, must have the following credits completed in coursework:
• 48 hours of science courses or MLS/MLT:
• 12 semester hours of chemistry
• 12 semester hours of biology
• 24 hours of mixture Bio, Chem, MLS, or MLT
• 24 credit hours of Lab Science
• 8 Biology
• 8 Chemistry
• 8 Mixture of General Lab Science
• 24 credit hours of Lab Science
• 8 Biology
• 8 Chemistry
• 8 Mixture of General Lab Science
• Undergraduate Transcripts required to progress in the interview process.

Experience:

• (1) Year - Clinical Laboratory Experience in Toxicology with testing performed on LC-MS/MS (Required)

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position, and days and hours of work are: approx. 40 hours/week
• Occasional evenings may be required as job duties demand.
• Additional hours may be required from time to time.
• Work Remotely - No, position is in-office only at our Wake Forest, NC location

Travel:

• Can vary from 35-40% depending on workload

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic principles and practical applications of chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology, microbiology, molecular biology, and/or related laboratory specialties.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate written and verbal scientific and clinical information.
• Good organizational, communication, strong computer database, and laboratory or clinical specimen management skills.
• Ability to perform basic data analysis and peer review to the capacity of at least 75 reports per day.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Collaboration — Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships which encourage the free exchange of ideas.
• Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Independence — This role requires someone to be self-motivated and driven in their daily workload.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 - $46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• For those we'd like to move forward with, you'll be sent a link to complete a Video Screen via Willo. Please confirm that you're able to meet this requirement if selected.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,000 - $46,000