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Analytical Specialist, Flow Cytometry (Full Time) (Days)
Diagnostic Services
Work Type: Full time
Department: GMC Laboratory Medicine Team
We are a CAP-accredited laboratory looking for an Analytical Specialist with experience in flow cytometry to be part of our clinical team.
Experience with Stem Cell counts and BD flow cytometers is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides day-to-day technical supervision of testing personnel ensuring the proper performance of all laboratory procedures and report of test results.
- Performs technical duties and provides technical knowledge and support to staff and clients within a department of responsibility.
- Analyzes technical problems and resolves in accordance with established laboratory policies.
- Reviews test results, quality control records, proficiency testing results, and preventative maintenance records.
- Ensures that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems and Quality Assurance deviate from established performance specifications.
- Collaborates in the planning of capital purchases and leases with the appropriate section Doctoral Director and Operations Director.
- Participates in the development of new testing, validation, and evaluation of new equipment, reagents, instrumentation, and technologies.
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and ensures that compliance of standards is maintained.
- Participates in the analysis of cost for materials and negotiation of contracts to obtain favorable prices.
- Responsible for section purchasing, receiving, and inventory management to reduce costs.
- Maintains adequate supply inventory.
- Provides orientation to all new employees and identifies training needs and ensures that employees receive appropriate in-service training and education for their job responsibilities.
- Continually evaluates monitors and documents the performance of competency of each employee.
- Participates in annual performance appraisals.
- Participates in educational and training activities to acquire new skills and maintain current proficiency.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Medical Technology degree preferred
About Geisinger:
We care for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and our communities. We constantly seek new and better ways to care for them. We provide a safe environment for our patients and members. We offer healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one. We encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
