CHEManager International · 4 hours ago
Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Education Debt Reduction Program)
Amarillo, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffCHEManager International is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist to oversee assigned laboratory specialty areas. The role involves managing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, training staff, and serving as a subject matter expert in clinical laboratory practices.
Newspapers
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversees all aspects of the assigned specialty area(s), including preparation and maintenance of records and reports, evaluation and selection of testing methodologies, staff training, instrument management, and regulatory compliance
Facilitates coordination among team members to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and specialty area priorities and goals are met
Works collaboratively with other leads, the Supervisory CLS, Quality Manager, Ancillary Testing Coordinator, Laboratory Manager, and Laboratory Director to align specialty operations with overall laboratory missions and objectives
Serves as the subject matter expert within the assigned specialty area(s), providing authoritative advice on complex or emerging tests, interpretation of results, and alternate testing strategies
Advises all organizational levels on the appropriateness, clinical context, and utility of specialized tests, considering test specificity, sensitivity, and potential interferences
Develops and revises policies, protocols, and SOPs for the assigned specialty area(s), ensuring they meet or exceed regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Ensures that testing in assigned area(s) meets accrediting agency (CAP, TJC, CLIA, FDA) standards and identifies areas for improvement
Coordinates proficiency testing assignments with the Quality Manager, investigates exceptions, and applies corrective actions as needed
Trains and mentors employees, students, and staff from other in laboratory operations, policies, and SOPs related to the specialty area(s)
Provides guidance on the use of document management systems to ensure proper development, review, and updating of laboratory documents
Manages reagent, consumable, and supply inventories, ensuring adequate stock, proper storage, and cost-effective utilization
Conducts market research, obtains vendor quotes, and collaborates with Supervisory CLS or Laboratory Manager on procurements and vendor evaluations
Identifies and corrects issues related to test performance, sample integrity, instrument malfunctions, and workflow bottlenecks
Evaluates test data against assay procedures, linearity, interferences, and established reference intervals
Explains test methodologies, limitations, and interpretations, suggesting additional or alternative testing to clarify diagnostic ambiguities
Performs full-range testing duties as needed on any laboratory shift, including weekends, holidays, nights, on-call rotations, or other shifts, to maintain service continuity
May occasionally travel to other laboratories or sites to provide coverage or support during staffing shortages or emergencies
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education. A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Certification. (1) Candidates must meet one of the certification options below: (a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT. (b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT. (c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT
English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403 (f)
Knowledge of medical technology applicable to a wide range of duties to solve complex problems involving diverse aspects of clinical laboratory practice
Skill to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instrumentation
Ability to develop procedures for new tests, and modify existing procedures and methods to resolve problems relative to complex and difficult situations
Ability to manage and coordinate daily work activities and assignments in a section
Ability to provide or coordinate staff development and training
Ability to provide guidance and technical direction to a wide variety of individuals including physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff regarding technical aspects of testing, specimen requirements and results
Benefits
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Company
CHEManager International
Wiley’s leading media brand providing first-hand information on the global chemical, life science and process industries
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase