Clinical Lab Trainer, Histology

Thornton Tomasetti; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 64,328,000 - 128,514,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Trainer-Histology to design and deliver training for new hires and existing staff in the clinical laboratory, under direction from leadership. The role ensures all team members are trained, competent, and compliant with regulatory guidelines, with emphasis on histology processes and technology.

The trainer will develop materials, conduct in-person and virtual sessions, assess learner needs, and maintain accurate training records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology.
• 1+ years of instructor-led training experience in laboratory or similar settings.
• 2+ years laboratory experience with HIPAA, GLP, GDP knowledge and histology exposure.
• Strong computer skills: internet, teams/Zoom, email, word processing, data/records management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and document new hire and ongoing in-person/virtual training per regulatory guidelines.
• Create and maintain training materials and exams; perform observations and competency evaluations.
• Schedule trainings and track learner completions; document in records systems.
• Assess learners' needs and tailor training plans; ensure training effectiveness and competency.

Skills

Training delivery

Tech proficiency

Documentation

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Bachelor/Associate in science

Tools

LIMS software

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Overview

The Clinical Laboratory Trainer-Histology prepares and facilitates training for new hire and existing employee training in the clinical laboratory, with guided direction from operational and training leadership. This role supports the histology department through subject matter and training expertise to ensure all team members are trained properly and competencies are successfully met and documented.

Essential Duties

• Provide and document new hire training in the department in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Provide and document, in compliance with regulatory guidelines, ongoing in-person and virtual training to lab employees, including:
  • Retraining for errors/corrective actions.
  • Training to support promotions or additional responsibilities.
  • Training new processes or process improvements, including automation.
  • Training new information from the technical transfer group.
• Create training materials to support training activities.
• Perform and document direct observations.
• Schedule, communicate, and coordinate training sessions and learner completions.
• Assist in the development and administration of learning exams and/or competency evaluations.
• Maintain accurate records of training in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Provide training expertise to the lab teams using these skills and abilities:
  • Ability to effectively transfer knowledge.
  • Assess learners’ needs and adjust training plan and delivery accordingly.
  • Evaluate learning.
  • Maintain competency in the assigned areas and provide laboratory assistance as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.

Scheduling requirements

• Ability to work a designated schedule.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed.

Physical requirements

• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 75% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously.
• Ability to use a telephone through a headset.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds for approximately 20% of a typical working day.
• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment; including microscopes, microtomes, blades, strainers, and pipettes for extended periods of time.
• May perform repetitious actions using lab tools.
• Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation.
• Ability to work 100% of the time onsite at assigned laboratory location.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate’s Degree in a Chemical, Physical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology from an accredited institution.
• 1+ years of experience providing instructor led in-person and/or virtual training, either in a laboratory or other setting.
• 2+ years of laboratory experience with a strong understanding of working in a laboratory or similar environment with professional working knowledge of HIPAA, GLP, GDP, and laboratory terminology and equipment, including at least one year of histology experience.
• Strong computer skills including Internet navigation, use of virtual meeting tools and platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom, email usage, word processing, and data/records management.
• Demonstrated ability to perform Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in country where work will be performed on a full or part-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a mentorship role or directly/indirectly leading others.
• Experience with a laboratory information management (LIM) or LIS software.
• Experience working in a molecular laboratory.
• Experience in Next Generation Sequencing.
• Possession of and ability to maintain ASCP Certification or state licensure that has been determined to be equivalent.

Salary

The base pay for this position is $22.45 – $44.85/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Medical & Scientific Affairs

DIVISION: ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION: United States > Phoenix : 445 North 5th St

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day).
• Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day).
• Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day).
• Work in confined spaces.
• Work with human blood or other potentially infectious materials.

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Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.

We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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