Lead Molecular Technologist at Sonic Healthcare USA in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:




Sonic Reference Laboratory is the national reference laboratory for Sonic Healthcare USA. As part of this esoteric testing lab, our staff gain new experiences with a unique test menu within a culture of quality and innovation, where we focus on lean processes fueled by a belief in empowered continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on a work environment dedicated to mutual respect where trust and team spirit are an integral part of our daily routine.



Position Summary



The Lead Molecular Technologist serves as an independent technical team member, method expert, and technical supervisor responsible for monitoring daily workflow and quality within the clinical laboratory. Ensures that all policies are properly implemented and documented in assigned technical area. Serves as a primary author for technical documents. Able to manage department level inventory and technical documentation review including patient test reporting. Assists in reviewing control and maintenance logs. Leads special projects related to assay optimization through experimentation and collaborative research with other scientific staff and leadership. Provides substantial administrative support to the department supervisor, and liaises with key personnel in other functional lab areas, including R&D and Quality. Leads technical transfers of new assays from R&D staff into the clinical laboratory. Technically supervises, trains, and troubleshoots the highest complexity workflows within the laboratory.



Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs high complexity clinical assays according to written SOPs


• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures to include quality control, quality assurance, and safety


• Coordinates and conducts training and competency assessments


• Reviews and Signs out laboratory reports


• Maintain analytical instruments, schedules authorized routine service, and maintains instrument documentation


• Participates in process improvement workgroups as assigned


• Works on complex projects with minimal supervision


• Creates and validates in-house control materials


• Trains and assesses personnel competency


• Works independently or as a team on process improvement projects as assigned by management


• Completes other duties as assigned by lab management


• Edits/Drafts technical SOPs and provides detail and content for new procedures


• Analyses data and authors detailed reports and summaries


• Monitors laboratory data systems, conducts statistical metric analysis


• Makes recommendations for process improvement to management


• Completes proficiency testing online entries and alternative assessment reports


• Conducts internal process audits as assigned


• Assists in completion of self-inspection checklists as delegated by management


• Files documentation associated with daily production runs


• Assist with maintaining laboratory supply, inventory, and purchase orders


• Assists in clinical testing as needed for coverage.

Education and Experience



Education:

• B.S. degree in Medical Technology OR Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science AND six years of pertinent laboratory experience WITH at least two years' experience in the molecular discipline

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  OR an M.S. degree in Medical Technology or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science AND four years of pertinent laboratory experience WITH at least two years' experience in the molecular discipline

Licensure and Certifications



Required

• N/A

Preferred

• Certified as Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Molecular Biology by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) OR equivalent certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated leadership ability amongst diverse groups


• Consistent professional and positive attitude


• Advanced scientific methodology knowledge base/troubleshooting


• Ability to participate in audits, sales, and client/vendor representatives


• Excellent attention to detail and ability to collect and analyze data using graphs, tables, charts, and mathematical calculations


• Advanced computer knowledge including MS Excel, Outlook, and Word


• Ability to obtain proficiency in basic VBA coding within 1 year of position


• Knowledge of informatics and data workflows; a demonstrated ability to work with IT and other vendor representatives


• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and fluctuations in workload


• Experienced with clinical laboratory regulations (CLIA, CAP, NY State) and GDP policies


• Ability to handle multiple priorities and manage stress appropriately


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40



Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)



Job Category:

Laboratory Operations



Company:

Sonic Reference Laboratory, Inc


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