Certifying Scientist

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY: Review and interpret screening and confirmation results for donor specimens to ensure accuracy and forensic defensibility of results, and work towards a team goal of timely release of result reports. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: DOT and Non-Regulated Screening o Review of chain of custody. o Review of screening batch data for error flags and acceptability. o Review and complete Custody and Control forms for negative and negative dilute samples. o Organize data and file for storage/further review. Other duties as assigned. - Review and process screening batches including, - Recognize the importance of turnaround time and work toward the timely release of specimens. - Interface cooperatively and clearly with all departments to direct corrective action in the event of a batch failure, incomplete/improper chain of custody documentation, computer problems related to the reporting of results, etc. - Answer incoming phone calls/emails and assist clients and Medical Review Officers regarding the status and analysis of results. - Communicate clearly as an “expert” when called upon to explain any/all aspects of accessioning, screening, review of screening and/or...