Technical Specialist - General Lab

Texas Children's Careers•Houston, TX

20h

About The Position

We are searching for a Technical Specialist – someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will oversee workflow and perform quality assurance duties in the laboratory section of your responsibility. You may also serve as team leader, scheduler, and primary trainer for the section. Think you’ve got what it takes?

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical, or biological science required
3 years’ experience in a laboratory setting applicable to their area of responsibility required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (or higher) in biological, chemistry, or laboratory science may substitute for one year of the required experience
BB-ASCP, C-ASP, CLSP-NCA, G-ASCP, HT-ASCP, HTL-ASCP, M-ASCP, MB-ASCP, MLS-ASCP, MP-ASCP, MT-AMT, MT-ASCP, MT-NCA, or MT-STATE certification preferred
One of the above certifications may substitute for one year of the required experience

Responsibilities

Performs specimen testing, quality control, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting and of the associated specimen testing processes, procedures, and documentation
Validates specimen identification per hospital and departmental policies and procedures and appropriateness of sample type and size; processes according to specimen handling protocols defined in standard operating procedures
Manages special projects and performs tests
Manages projects in collaboration with medical staff and other personnel as negotiated by Medical Director
Performs and documents quality control procedures
Assists with the performance of proficiency studies and surveys, ensuring that materials are processed, tested, and reported accurately; investigates problems or unacceptable results and completes necessary documentation
Performs instrument function checks, calibration, maintenance, and evaluation
Performs or supervises performance and documentation of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the instruments and equipment in the section; maintains record keeping system
Participates in the teaching of other personnel; MT and MLT internship programs; participates in continuing education
Demonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge of procedures and instrumentation, maintains expertise in specialty area, and exhibits enthusiasm while teaching students, new employees, and others in a clear communication style
Takes inventory and orders supplies in Material Management’s system; monitors expiration dates. Assists with troubleshooting backorders and related problems
Performs other essential job-related functions
Performs laboratory in-charge duties on weekends and holidays in the absence of supervisorial or administrative personnel