DE - Lead Medical Lab Scientist - Dover

Please Contact: To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Nitika Rao at email address Nitika.Rao@generistek.com can be reached on # 630-576-1924.

We have Permanent role for Lead Medical Lab Scientist- for our client Dover, DE. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.

Position Details:

Lead Medical Lab Scientist- Dover, DE

Location : 640 South State Street, Dover, DE 19901

Project Duration : Permanent

Job description:

About our Lab:

• One of the few labs in the country that has a Keistra automated Microbiology instrument.
• We stay up to date with technology-get new instrumentation every 5 years
• Great relationship with Oncology. The Oncologists make frequent visits to the Lab and enjoy helping our team
• Benefits and Perks for Being on Our Team
• Bay health offers employees a competitive benefits package because we value our team members, we support their career growth, and we want them and their families to stay healthy.
• Our employee benefits include:
• Flexible health insurance benefits through our Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Dental, and Vision.
• Basic and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Bay health Child Care Center (Kent Co. Campus)
• Dependent life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees with personal and/or work-related challenges
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) - healthcare and dependent daycare
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Choice of retirement savings plans including 410(k) and 403(b)
  
  

Summary:

Assists the Laboratory Section Supervisor and/or Laboratory Manager in the operational and/or technical management of assigned section(s) by ensuring proper day to day operations of the laboratory discipline(s) and serves as a resource person for problem solving. Responds to changes in workload as necessary, and leads adjustments in work assignments in real-time fashion in the absence of the supervisor. The Lead is accountable for ensuring that appropriate and timely specimen handling, delivery, specimen testing, results reporting and customer service are provided in efficient and cost effective manner in accordance with laboratory and hospital policies and procedures. The Lead works independently in cooperation with the Laboratory Section Supervisor or Laboratory Manager and/or Out Patient Service Center Manager (if applicable). In the absence of a supervisor, may be designated to serve as acting supervisor, with all incumbent duties of the supervisor.

Essential functions & accountabilities:

• Assists the Laboratory Section Supervisor and/or Laboratory Manager in the operational and/or technical management of assigned section(s) by ensuring proper day to day operations of the laboratory discipline(s) and serves as a resource person for problem solving. Responds to changes in workload as necessary, and leads adjustments in work assignments in real-time fashion in the absence of the supervisor. The Lead is accountable for ensuring that appropriate and timely specimen handling, delivery, specimen testing, results reporting and customer service are provided in efficient and cost effective manner in accordance with laboratory and hospital policies and procedures. The Lead works independently in cooperation with the Laboratory Section Supervisor or Laboratory Manager and/or Out Patient Service Center Manager (if applicable). In the absence of a supervisor, may be designated to serve as acting supervisor, with all incumbent duties of the supervisor.
• Performs all procedures within prescribed turnaround times. Performs proficiency testing with thorough and timely documentation. Demonstrates ability to appropriately prioritize work at all times. Calls all critical/significant values as soon as available and documents action per protocol. Enforces adherence to same by others. Performs tasks of Medical Laboratory Scientist as needed during periods of peak workload and in the absence of staff members. Independently performs all technical duties of the supervisor during their absence.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by utilizing supplies appropriately to avoid wastage. Takes inventory of section and orders section supplies to ensure an adequate stock is available. Maintains reagent logs. Ensures volumes of all supplies are sufficient for the following shifts. Coordinates instrument service calls. Acts as contact person for vendors.
• Assigns tasks to staff scheduled in their section on a daily basis. Responsible for training and competency of students and section personnel with appropriate documentation. Provides input to supervisor for 30 day, 60 day, 90 day, 6 month, and annual checklists / conversations / performance appraisals. Performs direct observations of all assigned staff as part of periodic / annual competency assessments. Participates in the selection of personnel. Leads peer interviewing teams.
• Embraces culture of safety by ensuring all Infection Control / Safety protocols are followed at all times. Maintains Hazardous Chemical logs, ensures MSD sheets are readily available to staff. Disinfects work areas prior to end of each shift. Ensures adequate staff on daily basis for assigned areas and arranges for coverage for all unexpected scheduling vacancies in the absence of the supervisor.
• Reviews applicable regulatory standards and brings any instances of non-compliance to the attention of the section supervisor. Assigns and rotates proficiency testing samples among all assigned techs. Assures proficiency test results are accurately and completely submitted by the required due date. Investigates unsuccessful results and ensures proficiency reports are reviewed by all required parties per protocol. Reviews all equipment and maintenance records monthly. Monitors instrument records to effectively identify trends that may indicate a problem with instrument performance. Assists section supervisor in developing / validating / writing and implementing new procedures.
• Performs, analyzes, and reports statistical analysis of data. Performs linearity studies, calibrations, and patient correlations per protocol. Performs and provides for daily review of patient results. Performs daily monitoring and monthly submission of QC results and review of charts, compiling PI reports, and ad hoc studies. Recommends remedial action, adjusts means per protocol. Oversees QC and reagent lot rollovers.
• All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities
  
  

Required Minimum Education And Credentials

• Education Level Required : Bachelor’s Degree
• Equivalent Required Bachelor Degree Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (with one semester in organic or biochemistry), one semester (one quarter) of mathematics. (OR Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology for Incumbents in position prior to 2005).
• Credential Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist
  
  

Experience:

• Required: Three years of relevant experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician or equivalent position in a high-complexity laboratory
• Preferred: Five years of relevant experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician or equivalent position in a high-complexity laboratory
  
  

To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Nitika Rao at email address Nitika.Rao@generistek.com can be reached on # 630-576-1924.

About Generis Tek: generis tek is a boutique it/professional staffing based in Chicagoland. we offer both contingent labor & permanent placement services to several fortune 500 clients nationwide. Our philosophy is based on delivering long-term value and build lasting relationships with our clients, consultants and employees. Our fundamental success lies in understanding our clients’ specific needs and working very closely with our consultants to create a right fit for both sides. we aspire to be our client’s most trusted business partner.