Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · 1 month ago
Clinical Development Technologist Sr
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology. The Senior Clinical Development Technologist is responsible for developing new test procedures, maintaining quality control, and ensuring compliance with laboratory standards.
ChildrenHealth CareHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Facilitates the development and evaluation of new test procedures and protocols. Works with vendors and technical experts to evaluate instruments and materials during the implementation phase
Assists the lab manager and director in preparing, reviewing, and revising the laboratory procedure manual
Maintains adequate test development records and helps in the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, data collection and validation reports
Implements, maintains, evaluates and monitors systems for continuous quality improvement and participates as necessary with the medical and administrative directors
Performs problem solving and troubleshooting on laboratory instrument and test methods independently. Identifies source and nature of test problems and makes appropriate recommendations as to resolution based on test theory and knowledge
Performs highly complex procedures according to standardized operating procedures and policies, reports result within established time frame and assures that quality control criteria are met. Will be cross trained in the lab to assist in other duties as specified by the manager and director
Assists the lab manager and the appropriate lab director in complying with governmental, accreditation, and hospital standards to include CAP, CLIA, CMS, OSHA, and Joint Commission. Monitors compliance with safety procedures. Serves as back-up for CAP inspections
Instructs, trains and ensures competence for high complexity procedures and testing
Completes competency testing and mandatory continuing education requirements as defined by the position. Develops, coordinates, assesses and documents competency testing
Maintains knowledge and utilizes resources to provide consultative, educational, technical, and informational services as needed to families, patients, medical and administrative directors, laboratory, medical and nursing staff
In the absence of the manager or the coordinator, serves as effective back-up for technical issues
Assists the manager/coordinator in maintaining inventory control of laboratory supplies including reagents
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others
Other job functions as assigned
Qualification
Required
A BS, MS or PhD degree with an emphasis in laboratory science is required
Meets all regulatory requirements for high complexity testing
Possess an excellent command of the English language; medical and scientific terminology is required
Organizational skills: Ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requests and needs, sometimes in stressful situations
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory or a research environment is required with demonstration of progressive acceptable clinical or research laboratory experience
Experience and application of relevant mathematical skills is required
Good computer skills and experience with complex operating software applications is required
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
Company
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is the largest pediatric healthcare provider in the region with a 130 year legacy of excellence.
H1B Sponsorship
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (23)
2024 (19)
2023 (30)
2022 (16)
2021 (17)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.95MKey Investors
Baby Safety FoundationNational Cancer InstituteAce Hardware
2025-10-07Grant
2024-11-04Grant· $3.7M
2019-09-27Grant· $0.25M
Recent News
Chicago Tribune
2026-01-22
2025-10-07
Company data provided by crunchbase