Laboratory Technical Coordinator
About The Position
The Laboratory Technical Coordinator oversees laboratory personnel and operations across one or more sections, ensuring activities follow established work processes. The role provides technical and scientific oversight for a clinical or pathology laboratory department and leads compliance and operational efficiency. The coordinator monitors daily workflows, troubleshoots technical challenges, and ensures testing protocols are performed accurately. The role also manages laboratory operations and inventory, maintains quality control, oversees test performance, assists with test-method selection and procedure verification, addresses technical system deviations, and supports staff training and competency assessment. The laboratory must maintain compliance with HHS-approved proficiency testing programs and internal ethical policies. Relocation assistance of up to $8,000 is offered to eligible new hires.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in a chemical or biological science as defined by CLIA.
- Two years of clinical laboratory experience in the designated laboratory area or specialty.
- Skilled multitasker with clear communication and active listening skills, including the ability to ask questions to understand team needs.
- Applicable certification or license, depending on state: California CLS:CA; Nevada CLS:NV or GS:NV; North Dakota MT-L:ND; Tennessee MT-L:TN; or Georgia MT ASCP or equivalent certification, per requirement sheet.
Nice To Haves
- For Clinical Laboratory departments (AU750000): MT, CLS, or MLS certification, ASCP or equivalent, per requirement sheet.
- For the Pathology Laboratory department (AU 752000): CT or HTL certification, ASCP or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Oversee laboratory personnel and operations across one or more sections, ensuring adherence to established work processes.
- Provide technical and scientific oversight for the clinical or pathology laboratory department.
- Monitor daily workflows and troubleshoot technical challenges.
- Manage daily laboratory operations, including inventory administration, supply procurement, and key operational decisions.
- Maintain a quality control program and oversee test performance characteristics, including precision and accuracy.
- Assist in selecting appropriate test methodologies and formally verify procedures for clinical readiness and accuracy.
- Identify and resolve technical system deviations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and patient results are not reported until systems are fully functional.
- Serve as the CLIA-defined Technical Consultant by coaching staff, identifying training needs, and regularly evaluating testing personnel competency.
- Ensure compliance with HHS-approved proficiency testing programs and internal ethical policies.
Benefits
- Up to $8,000 relocation assistance for eligible new hires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
