Lead Medical Lab Scientist

Natera • Austin, TX

6d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Medical Lab Scientist, Lead is a member of the Operations Department responsible for processing and analyzing specimens and maintaining equipment in good condition. This individual collaborates with a team of CLSs and laboratory personnel to process samples and perform any troubleshooting as needed. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs testing and/or analysis of clinical laboratory specimens with little to no errors by performing automated and manual steps of the assay Participates in validations Train on specialized instructions for instruments/protocols Recognizes and escalates equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots common errors Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor Participates in the updating of departmental standard operating procedures and database to accurately reflect the current practices. Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data (if applicable) Assists teammates in completing daily tasks Assists with experimental data review (as needed). May serve as an SME within the department and conduct presentations Participates in Projects and initiatives initiated by the department/external departments Assists lead/supervisor in training new hires and/or assists lead and supervisor in training and implementation of new process changes (as needed) Go-to person when lead/supervisor is not available. Trains new hires with the current lab processes and assists supervisor in training/implementation of new process changes. Expert in the entire lab process, able to identify/troubleshoot issues before they arise. Performs and completes independent continuous improvement project Yellow Belt or higher Assists in planning workflow Efficiently work intra and inter-departmentally to provide support and solutions for workflow. Assist with internal audits and inspection preparation, as needed. Exercise judgment on clinical decisions where appropriate Assists supervisor in completing side projects assigned by the manager Assist Supervisor in ensuring new laboratory changes are implemented properly on the laboratory floor Proactively seek and lead areas of laboratory improvement with management approval Investigate/follows up on lab errors (NCR). Assists manager with completion/review of regular competency assessments Expert of the entire lab process, able to identify/troubleshoot issues before they arise. Performs and completes independent continuous improvement project Yellow Belt or higher Efficiently work intra and inter-departmentally to provide support and solutions for workflow. Provides feedback during performance evaluations for team members Assists manager in initiating and completing CAPAs Collaborates with Manager to resolve personnel issues Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a Medical Technologist or equivalent in a clinical laboratory environment.
• A bachelor's, or higher, degree in medical technology or laboratory science or a bachelor’s, or higher, degree in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences
• Current MT/MDxT/CLS/MB certification from ASCP, AMT or AAB is required
• A copy of the degree is required upon time of hire. Degrees must be from the US or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, troubleshooting, and pipetting skills.
• Experience in Molecular Biology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Word processing and data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing and/or analysis of clinical laboratory specimens with little to no errors by performing automated and manual steps of the assay
• Participates in validations
• Train on specialized instructions for instruments/protocols
• Recognizes and escalates equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots common errors
• Recognizes, documents, and escalates protocol deviations in lab to lead/supervisor
• Participates in the updating of departmental standard operating procedures and database to accurately reflect the current practices.
• Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data (if applicable)
• Assists teammates in completing daily tasks
• Assists with experimental data review (as needed).
• May serve as an SME within the department and conduct presentations
• Participates in Projects and initiatives initiated by the department/external departments
• Assists lead/supervisor in training new hires and/or assists lead and supervisor in training and implementation of new process changes (as needed)
• Go-to person when lead/supervisor is not available.
• Trains new hires with the current lab processes and assists supervisor in training/implementation of new process changes.
• Expert in the entire lab process, able to identify/troubleshoot issues before they arise.
• Performs and completes independent continuous improvement project Yellow Belt or higher
• Assists in planning workflow
• Efficiently work intra and inter-departmentally to provide support and solutions for workflow.
• Assist with internal audits and inspection preparation, as needed.
• Exercise judgment on clinical decisions where appropriate
• Assists supervisor in completing side projects assigned by the manager
• Assist Supervisor in ensuring new laboratory changes are implemented properly on the laboratory floor
• Proactively seek and lead areas of laboratory improvement with management approval
• Investigate/follows up on lab errors (NCR).
• Assists manager with completion/review of regular competency assessments
• Expert of the entire lab process, able to identify/troubleshoot issues before they arise.
• Performs and completes independent continuous improvement project Yellow Belt or higher
• Efficiently work intra and inter-departmentally to provide support and solutions for workflow.
• Provides feedback during performance evaluations for team members
• Assists manager in initiating and completing CAPAs
• Collaborates with Manager to resolve personnel issues
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits.
• Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more.
• We also offer a generous employee referral program!

What This Job Offers

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