Technical Coordinator - Mass Spectrometry

Texas Children's Hospital • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Technical Coordinator supports effective guidance and operation of the laboratory in compliance with departmental and institutional goals. The role coordinates technical procedures to ensure high-quality laboratory services and testing are provided to patients in a timely and cost-effective manner. Responsibilities include collaborating on routine and complex procedures, supporting methodology development and evaluation, overseeing quality programs, facilitating computer operations, coordinating continuing education, and assisting with financial operations and inventory management. Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One of the following certifications required: BB-ASCP, C-ASCP, CG-ASCP, CLSP-NCA, H-ASCP, HLT, M-ASCP, MB-ASCP, MLS-ASCP, MP-ASCP, MT-AMT, MT-ASCP, MT-STATE, SBB-ASCP, or SC-ASCP.
• Four years of experience in a laboratory setting, including one year in the area of specialization, required.
• Successful completion of respiratory fit testing is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in performing routine and complex laboratory procedures; identify and resolve administrative and operational problems.
• Work with the Manager and Medical Directors to develop new methodologies and procedures, coordinate method evaluations, collate evaluation data, and recommend implementation.
• Oversee quality control and quality assurance programs; work with the Manager on quality policies, calibration and calibration verification review, quality assurance data, and equipment; resolve identified issues and implement corrective actions in response to QA failures.
• Facilitate computer operations by maintaining system integrity and file maintenance, and handling report, label, and collection list printing as required for the section or shift; resolve worksheet and printer problems.
• Maintain personal expertise in areas of responsibility and coordinate and facilitate continuing education events for staff.
• Assist the AD and/or Manager with financial operations, maintain supply inventory, and monitor supply expenses and consumable usage to stay within budget.

What This Job Offers

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