Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Gift of Hope • Itasca, IL

1d • $32 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform high complexity testing including HLA typing, flow cytometry and serology crossmatching, HLA antibody screening, ABO typing and infectious disease testing in support of organ donation & transplant. Responsible for performing laboratory testing, quality control procedures, and maintenance of equipment and work area. This is a night shift position. The compensation range for this position is $32.20–$33.30 per hour, with an additional night-shift differential.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in one of the biological, chemical and/or clinical laboratory sciences, medical technology or a related field
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate in an effective manner and work effectively with others
• Familiarity with procedures for quality control of reagents and maintenance of equipment
• Ability to learn and apply new testing methods, processes and equipment introduced into the lab
• Ability to conduct multiple tests simultaneously
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent attention to detail to conduct and read tests
• Analytical skills to interpret test results and identify atypical results

Nice To Haves

• ASCP certification preferred
• Some experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Advance Gift of Hope's mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
• Perform high complexity testing including, but not limited to, HLA typing, flow cytometry and serology crossmatching, HLA antibody screening, ABO typing and infectious disease testing
• Document test results and all pertinent information; interpret different and complex reaction patterns; identify probable causes for any irregular or atypical test results
• Correctly communicate results to internal and external customers including clinicians, transplant coordinators, and other OPO personnel
• Enter, retrieve, and transmit test data into laboratory information systems
• Freeze cells and sera from donors for retrospective testing
• Process blood samples received from patients waiting for a transplant
• Prepare mailers (tubes, labels and dialysis lists) for dialysis centers and patient homes for collection of monthly samples
• Prepare reagents required to perform analysis and ensure reagents are available and usable
• Set up and monitor equipment required to perform tests
• Maintain established preventive maintenance schedules for assigned equipment
• Adjust and calibrate assigned equipment
• Maintain quality control records and logs; prepare, record and store data for future reference
• Monitor supply levels to ensure adequate levels are maintained
• Maintain cleanliness of work area per laboratory standards
• Participation in process improvement initiatives strongly encouraged
• Responsible for documenting any deviation from testing protocols using QA laboratory system
• Responsible for determining, tracking, trending and reporting of relevant quality metrics, including, but not limited to, turnaround times, error rates, customer satisfaction score, etc. as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options for full-time employees
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement up to the IRS-allowed maximum
• Personalized learning and educational development opportunities
• Monthly cell phone and internet stipends
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support wellness needs
• Support and counseling for personal, work financial or family needs through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our partnership with Critical Incident Stress Consultants (CISC)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level