Lead Clinical Lab Scientist

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists in analyzing specimens and works closely with supervisor to make sure production goals are met. QUALIFICATIONS: - Verify the proper specimen being analyzed for patients and perform correct tests that need to be completed - Assists the team in day-to-day lab work according to standard operating procedure with little to no errors - Follows GLP (good laboratory practice); reports non-conformity of SOPs to supervisor/manager - Ensures production work is consistently completed in a timely manner. - Ensures all case samples are processed and accounted for - Assists supervisor in completing side projects assigned by the manager - Go to person on the lab floor and when supervisor is not present - Trains new hires with the current lab processes and assists supervisor in training/implementation of new process changes. - Assists supervisor and lab trainer in completing competency for staff. - Train on specialized instructions for instruments/protocols (super users) - Recognizes and escalates equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots most errors - Understands the entire lab process and identifies/troubleshoots issues when they arise. - Ensures new lab changes are implemen...