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Lead Clinical Lab Scientist (Blood Bank)-2nd Shift
This Is What You’ll Do :
- Performs a full range of laboratory tests, from the most routine to the most complex, with no supervision.
- Responsible for specimen processing, test performance and reporting test results. Performs only those high complexity tests that are authorized by the CLIA laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of test results.
- Ability to manage individual daily workflow independently.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and resolve the problem or bring it to the immediate attention of supervisor, manager, or director.
- Proficient on at least two (2) or more testing platforms.
- Ability to perform advanced troubleshooting on two (2) or more testing platforms.
- Perform FDA, CLIA, and other required tests on blood and blood products according to Octapharma Plasma approved SOPs or special protocols.
- May be cross-trained to perform the following :
- Viral marker testingSyphilis screenSickle cell screenTotal proteinProtein electrophoresisABO, Rh, antibody detection, antibody identification and red cell phenotypingSterility culturesAnti-D TitersNucleic Acid Testing (NAT)
- Operate and interact with an array of complex precision instruments and a variety of highly automated and electronic equipment.
- Perform glycerolyzation and deglycerolyzation procedures to prepare immunogen cell units for storage or distribution.
- Maintain complete and accurate records of all events, tasks and testing related to product testing and eventual release or distribution.
- Perform and document laboratory testing and instrument quality control, proficiency testing, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration and validation as required. Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as donor samples.
- Perform and document laboratory testing associated with Comparability Studies between Analyzers and / or Methods.
- Participate in Reagent Management including : reagent qualification, inventory oversight and lot management.
- Supports instrument maintenance and service by : Removing instrument from serviceReturning instrument from serviceArrange for Technical Service, as neededHandles and coordinates complex issues
- Qualify to act as a General Supervisor as defined by CLIA.
- Evaluate and identify potential improvements for testing, production, and validation protocols. Write and revise standard operating procedures and forms as needed.
- Act as technical advisor for other testing personnel.
- Participate in Laboratory Deviation Management as a Deviation Initiator and Investigator.
- Qualify to act as a Designated Trainer : process, evaluate and document initial training and competency assessment of other testing personnel.
- Provide on call coverage per rotational schedule along with other cross trained individuals as needed.
- Follow Octapharma Plasma approved SOPs whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
- Provide supervision in supervisor’s absence over the technical and operational staff in the laboratory area.
- Offer subject matter expertise in SOP development / revisions and project initiatives.
- Process, evaluate and document initial training and competency assessment of testing and processing personnel.
- Collaborates with supervisor to improve operational efficiency; develops and implements recommendations to improve operations and optimize customer service.
- Participates in hiring process : interview applicants and final selection.
- Actively participates in staff coaching and development.
- Manage and direct daily laboratory workflow to optimize productivity.
- Participates in daily sample reconciliation and evaluation of pending reports.
- Develops and collaborates with supervisor daily scheduling of tasks and staff responsibilities. Provide Quality Assurance support to OPI Laboratory Operations by : Ensuring corrective and preventive actions are followed, developed, and implemented in accordance with the Error Management System.Performing the Quality review of testing and instrument quality control, preventive maintenance, and calibration records, as required.
- Complete other duties as assigned by supervisors, managers, or director.
This Is Who You Are :
This Is What It Takes :
Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits. We’re widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on.
