Cincinnati Children's · 2 weeks ago
Lab Technical Specialist
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $95K/yr
4+ years expCincinnati Children's is dedicated to improving children's health through innovation and teamwork. The Lab Technical Specialist is responsible for overseeing technical aspects of clinical laboratories, ensuring compliance with standards, and leading training and process improvement initiatives.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Oversees the technical aspects of disciplines within the clinical laboratories
Establishes and monitors the standards of accuracy and precision in the performance of assays and/or the operation of equipment
Assists in the development, revision, maintenance and yearly documented review of technical policy manuals
Assures that policy and procedures are written in Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) or other designated format, and complies with Federal Standards
Creates and carries out project plans meeting the needs of the laboratory section, vendor partner, regulatory agencies and other key stakeholders when implementing new sections or technologies in the laboratory
Responsible for new test evaluation and introduction to include instrument validation, test validation, staff training, and establishing QC and writing final SOP
Acts as the technical expert for instrument platforms to include method improvement, troubleshooting instruments, assays, interfaces and working with instrument vendor/specialist
Coordinates clinical trials and research as appropriate
Research and take the lead in the resolution of problems
Assist employees and managers in the interpretation of policies and procedures
Assist managers and employees in understanding procedures and requirements for assigned department/division
Take the lead as a source of information regarding departmental/divisional issues
Coordinate the training, education, and/or development of staff, new employees, patients, visitors, students, fellows, residents, and/or the community
Develops in-service and other training curricula for labs related to specific discipline or research findings
Educates staff for transition of new testing and/or LIS functions as necessary
Identify, lead, and direct process/quality improvement/assurance activities
Measure and present results of improvement efforts and ongoing performance measures of processes
In collaboration with appropriate individuals, develop strategic plans for improvement
May manage activities such as training and audits which support process improvement initiatives/activities
May participate on process improvement team(s)
Develop/design/create, evaluate, restructure, and/or manage specific database(s), including data related to research, trials and patient testing
Input and ensure the integrity of data and/or records
Standardize and document processes
May coordinate data collection
May conduct data analysis, create reports, and disseminate to the appropriate individuals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science OR or equivalent combination of education and experience
4+ years of high-complexity clinical laboratory experience
Preferred
Management/leadership experience
Certified by national certifying agency
Benefits
Medical coverage starting day one of employment.
Competitive retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
Physical and mental health wellness programs
Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
Company
Cincinnati Children's
Cincinnati Children’s, a nonprofit academic medical center established in 1883, offers services from well-child care to treatment for the most rare and complex conditions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.6MKey Investors
Nestle Purina PetcareNational Institutes of HealthFarmer Family Foundation
2025-12-29Grant
2024-03-12Grant· $2.6M
2023-04-20Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Tony Johnston
Deputy Chief Information Officer, Vice President and CTO
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