Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Microbiology
About the role
Microbiology
Indianapolis, IN.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm or 8am-4:30pm. Weekend rotation.
Job Responsibilities
¨ Quality Control Monitoring Programs
o Review and investigate unacceptable results to internal and external quality control monitoring programs. Prepare corrective action responses by assigned due date for management review.
¨ SOPs
o Complete timely review of new or revised SOPs circulated for peer review.
o May assist with timely processing of SOPs for department.
¨ Proficiency Testing Survey Samples
o May provide support to proficiency testing program by coordinating receipt of survey material, coordinating with interdepartmental personnel for sample analysis, and ensuring timely and correct completion of electronic or paper report forms.
o Investigate root cause for unacceptable performance on proficiency surveys and prepare corrective action response by assigned due date.
¨ Training
o Assists with training new employees and follows-up to ensure training is understood.
o May assist with the development of training material, training checklists, and competency assessment programs.
¨ Instrument/Equipment/Assay Validation
o Assist with assay validations by performing experiments according to departmental SOP. Compile validation data for management review.
o Assist with validation of new equipment and instruments including software validation requirements (e.g., User Acceptance Testing).
¨ Assist staff by providing technical guidance where needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a non-traditional Bachelor's degree that meets local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
- Three years of clinical laboratory testing experience
Preferred Qualifications
- ASCP or AMT certification
- Two years molecular experience and DNA extraction
- Two years microbiology culture experience
- Five years clinical testing experience
Additional Job Standards
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus
- High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
- Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs
Pay Range
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