Lab Tech or CLS I, II, III - Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 3:00pm - 1:30am

Eurofins • Lenexa, KS

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About The Position

Eurofins Viracor LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following conditions:
Drug Screen: Successful candidates will be required to pass a standard drug screen as part of the pre-employment process.
Background Check: A thorough background check will be conducted for all potential employees. This may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, education verification, and employment history.
Visa Sponsorship: Eurofins Viracor LLC does not sponsor employment visas. All candidates must have the legal right to work in Lenexa, KS without requiring sponsorship. Unless approved by HR and supporting parties.
Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:
The CLS Coordinator is primarily responsible for coordination of designated operations and/or projects within the clinical laboratory.
Essential Job Duties:
Level I - Minimum
Demonstrate outstanding competency within all trained areas of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Perform laboratory assays in accordance with Viracor standard operating procedures. Review test results for quality and acceptability prior to being reported to clients.
Assist Supervisor or Manager to ensure that section procedure manuals are complete and current.
Assist Supervisor or Manager in maintaining Quality Control for the section.
Evaluate and maintain inventory to ensure continuous service to the clients without creating over-stock.
Assist Supervisor or Manager in overseeing the maintenance and record keeping for all instrumentation within the section.
Collaborate with technical supervisor in troubleshooting assays and assays validations.
Serve as the “go-to” person for testing in the section or on the designated shift.
Work closely with supervisor/manager to ensure staffing of area is appropriate to cover service levels.
Assist Supervisor or Manager by interacting with vendors and purchasing agents to ensure quality in supplies and reagents while meeting budgetary and service goals.
Document and communicate performance of staff for input into the performance evaluation process.
Monitor turn–around–time metrics and incorporate changes within sections to improve workflows when appropriate.
Identify ways to improve quality, efficiency and productivity through process improvements that employ Lean and Six Sigma efficiency and accuracy principles.
Encourage cooperative staff performance and adherence to protocol and regulatory guidelines.
80% of time is performing lab testing and 20% on projects
Ensure adherence to laboratory safety policies
Levell II - Fully meets the responsibilities of Level I plus the following:
Perform tasks associated with direct observations for competency events as Qualified Personnel
Annual SOP Reviews
Level III – Fully meets the responsibilities of Level II plus the following:
Support audits, including internal, regulatory and client-based audits
Participate in technical SOP writing
Participate in validations as needed, including planning and orchestration of validation runs, collection and analysis of validation data, and writing validation protocols and reports
Perform Technical Supervisory duties

Requirements

• BS or BA in Clinical Laboratory Science
• OR Associate’s in Medical Laboratory Technician
• OR BS or BA in Biological or Chemical Science
• 1 years of clinical laboratory experience at a CLS level required, 2 years preferred.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Independent decision-making skills
• Knowledge of QC concepts such as Levy-Jennings graphs, Westgard rules, and statistical concepts
• Willing to work with potentially infectious human blood and body fluids.
• Ability to work with automated and manual platforms.
• Requires flexibility in schedule, working hours and days (potentially including weekends) outside of normal schedule when necessary.
• Goal oriented, with excellent time management, organizational skills, and strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Basic level of proficiency with PC based software programs
• Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience at CLS level or above
• Designated as Qualified Personnel for training and competency purposes
• Minimum of 8 years of experience at CLS or above
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a CLS Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate outstanding competency within all trained areas of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• Perform laboratory assays in accordance with Viracor standard operating procedures.
• Review test results for quality and acceptability prior to being reported to clients.
• Assist Supervisor or Manager to ensure that section procedure manuals are complete and current.
• Assist Supervisor or Manager in maintaining Quality Control for the section.
• Evaluate and maintain inventory to ensure continuous service to the clients without creating over-stock.
• Assist Supervisor or Manager in overseeing the maintenance and record keeping for all instrumentation within the section.
• Collaborate with technical supervisor in troubleshooting assays and assays validations.
• Serve as the “go-to” person for testing in the section or on the designated shift.
• Work closely with supervisor/manager to ensure staffing of area is appropriate to cover service levels.
• Assist Supervisor or Manager by interacting with vendors and purchasing agents to ensure quality in supplies and reagents while meeting budgetary and service goals.
• Document and communicate performance of staff for input into the performance evaluation process.
• Monitor turn–around–time metrics and incorporate changes within sections to improve workflows when appropriate.
• Identify ways to improve quality, efficiency and productivity through process improvements that employ Lean and Six Sigma efficiency and accuracy principles.
• Encourage cooperative staff performance and adherence to protocol and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory safety policies
• Perform tasks associated with direct observations for competency events as Qualified Personnel
• Annual SOP Reviews
• Support audits, including internal, regulatory and client-based audits
• Participate in technical SOP writing
• Participate in validations as needed, including planning and orchestration of validation runs, collection and analysis of validation data, and writing validation protocols and reports
• Perform Technical Supervisory duties

Benefits

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

What This Job Offers

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