Laboratory Technical Specialist III- General Laboratory Newark Campus
About The Position
ChristianaCare is seeking a Laboratory Technical Specialist III for its General Laboratory team at the Newark Campus. The position serves as a technical resource and subject matter expert for laboratory caregivers across the system, combining hands-on laboratory expertise with quality oversight, troubleshooting, staff competency support, and continuous improvement to promote accurate, reliable, and efficient laboratory operations. The specialist provides technical leadership for assigned laboratory sections and supports instrumentation, methodology, and pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic testing. The role includes oversight of quality assurance, method validation and verification, abnormal result review, complex troubleshooting, and preparation for CAP and Joint Commission inspections. The specialist also supports caregiver development through competency assessments, training, and cross-training, and provides technical direction to MLS I and II and Specimen Processing caregivers. This is a day-shift position, scheduled from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The stated hourly pay range is $42.11 to $67.37. ChristianaCare describes itself as a not-for-profit teaching health system headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, with hospitals, outpatient services, and regional centers of excellence. The organization highlights its commitment to improving health outcomes, access to care, and affordability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or equivalent.
- MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification through an approved credentialing organization such as ASCLS, CLIS, or AMT.
- At least five years of experience in the area of expertise, including at least one year in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Subspecialty ASCP certification.
- Strong knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques, procedures, instrumentation, and troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems, determine appropriate solutions, and communicate effectively with laboratory caregivers, leadership, physicians, and other clinical partners.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for assigned laboratory sections and serve as a resource for instrumentation, methodology, troubleshooting, and pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic testing issues.
- Oversee quality assurance activities, including quality control review, method comparisons, analytic measurement range verification, corrective actions, and preparation for CAP and Joint Commission inspections.
- Perform and maintain method validation and verification studies.
- Assist with researching, implementing, and documenting new procedures and methodologies.
- Review and validate abnormal test results.
- Troubleshoot complex instrumentation and testing issues and help ensure accurate and timely reporting of laboratory results.
- Support laboratory caregiver development through competency assessments, training, and cross-training.
- Provide technical direction to MLS I and II and Specimen Processing caregivers.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, vision, and other insurance benefits
- 403(b) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Diverse and inclusive culture
- Generous paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out
- 12-week paid parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
