What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Clinical Laboratory Specialist position at WCM-Q?
Position Summary
A highly experienced laboratory professional with advanced technical skills who oversees day-to-day operations in the laboratory, performs complex testing procedures, troubleshoots equipment, trains new staff, contributes to quality control measures, supervises junior staff and maintaining laboratory safety standards and protocols.
Job Responsibilities
- Process samples and perform assays required for NYS proficiency testing specimens.
- Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
- Identify, prioritize, and process all clinical samples while ensuring viability and sample integrity throughout the test process.
- Perform pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical test processes and evaluate results produced relative to the diagnostic assessment.
- Assist in evaluating data for accuracy and verify any questionable finding with proper documentation, thorough investigation, and appropriate follow-through.
- Complete testing processes without any errors, using written policies, procedures and other appropriate resources
- Evaluate and monitor quality control programs; reviews results, worksheets, and other data for accuracy and completeness
- Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration in accordance with applicable policies and procedures
- Adhere to quality control guidelines to ensure specimen integrity and result accuracy.
- Monitor and maintain inventory of reagents and consumables to prevent shortages.
- Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls
- Perform complete record keeping of all lab reports, lab logs, and requisition forms.
- Report unusual or abnormal results to the laboratory director
- Perform various assays and procedures for research studies.
- Assist doctors and nurses with patient results.
- Assist director in evaluating and researching new methods and instrumentation.
- Support and work with new orienteers to demonstrate correct techniques and equipment.
- Serve as a technical expert and a resource to department staff.
Education
Experience
Two years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions / Physical Demands
Salary : $85,700 - $103,700
