Lead Medical Lab Scientist

Natera • Austin, TX

24d

About The Position

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.

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.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Word processing and data management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Molecular Biology.

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

• Competitive 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees