Job Summary: 

Under limited supervision, responsible for independently applying clinical laboratory techniques in the performance of test procedures to provide data used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Job Duties: 

• Assists in the daily operations of the laboratory, exercising good judgement and responsibility in all areas of testing. Troubleshoots technical/non-technical problems of a highly complex nature.
• Reviews and documents quality control data and performs corrective action on failed tests. Reviews all quality assurance data and generates the appropriate reports for review.
• Provides supervision to entry level staff and manages the laboratory in the Supervisor's absence. Assigns duties to laboratory staff.
• Secures media and supplies for clinical testing and research studies and manages supply requests.
• Assists in the review and revision of laboratory policies and procedures and in the preparation for laboratory inspections by various regulatory/accrediting agencies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.

Experience:

• Five (5) years’ experience is required.

Additional Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist or equivalent.