Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin ยท 2 months ago
Senior Technologist Laboratory- HLA
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expVersiti Blood Center of Wisconsin is a leader in transfusion medicine and healthcare services. The Senior Technologist will perform clinical contract research testing, provide exceptional customer service, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while training staff and managing laboratory operations.
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Responsibilities
Understand and perform to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
Perform testing, as scheduled
Support sample evaluation and processing, as needed
Perform on-call, weekend, and holiday work, as scheduled
Perform reagent preparation, as scheduled
Support customer inquiries via phone, email, and lab information system (LIS)
Operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine and advanced maintenance and calibration on equipment
May coordinate validation and implementation of new test offerings or new equipment
Coordinate reagent ordering, manufacturing, and qualification in conjunction with Team Lead Technologist(s) and leadership, as applicable
Evaluate reagent qualification data for acceptability, as delegated
Maintain sample integrity and ensure proper identification of all specimens
Maintain organization of departmental records, as needed
Perform review of complex results, as defined by laboratory
Prepare complex test interpretations and reports
Release final results to customer
Perform competency assessment of staff, as delegated
May assist in providing and coordinating education to fellows, residents, students, and visitors to the laboratory
Coordinate, support and perform training of staff
Prepare and manage proficiency samples in the laboratory
Administer annual competency testing program for the laboratory
Consult with department leadership to monitor and identify staff competency issues and provide input for staff performance appraisals
Assist with managing Controlled Document processes to ensure that Standard Operating Procedures are accurate, compliant, and up to date
Assist with development and execution of quality systems in the laboratory (i.e. instrument comparisons, proficiency testing programs, competency process, etc.)
Participate in regulatory audits, as needed
Review daily work for accuracy and recognize and investigate the reason for potential discrepancies and unexpected results, resolving or escalating as appropriate
Determine the need to correct results and complete according to internal policies
May provide support for transfusion product selection, as applicable
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in biology, chemistry, molecular biology, immunology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or related field
Associate's Degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution
Minimum of one year of pertinent laboratory experience and/or training
Mastery of Technologist duties, responsibilities, and behaviors
Ability to read, interpret, and write documents such as Standard Operating Procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and other department manuals
Must have basic mathematical aptitude
Ability to apply judgment to written or oral instructions
Ability to organize work to provide productive workflow
Flexibility to work independently and with a team
Must have strong attention to detail
Possess legible handwriting
Must have effective communication skills, including the ability to provide constructive criticism to fellow employees
Must have working knowledge and experience with regulations related to CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act), laboratory specific accrediting agencies, and quality assurance practices
Must have effective interpersonal skills to establish credibility and build and manage client relationships
Ability to provide effective consultation to colleagues and customers
Must have exceptional knowledge of quality systems, principles of quality control, and quality assurance
Must have strong knowledge of equipment and ability to troubleshoot complex problems with lab equipment
Personal Computer (desktop, laptop, tablet)
General office equipment (i.e. computer, printer, fax, copy machine)
Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
Software systems (including but not limited to Customer Relationship Management Software, Laboratory Information Systems, Learning Management System)
Lab specific equipment, including, but not limited to: Pipettes (single channel, multi-channel, electronic, etc.), Centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, pH meter, microscopes, balances, Flow Cytometry based equipment, Spectrophotometer, qPCR instrumentation, Thermal Cycler, Gel Electrophoresis, Sequencer, Aggregometer, Automated instruments (hematology counter, DNA isolator, plate washer, Coagulation analyzer, etc.)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Short- and Long-term disability
Life insurance
7% match dollar for dollar 401(k)
Voluntary programs
Discount programs
Others
Company
Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin
Based in Milwaukee, Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin is the exclusive provider of blood and blood products to more than 56 hospitals in 29 counties, and provides 230,000+ units of blood annually.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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