Clinical Laboratory Operations Coordinator

HNL Lab Medicine; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HNL Lab Medicine is seeking a knowledgeable professional for the Microbiology department to develop SOPs, supervise quality initiatives, and train staff. The role involves coordinating testing results, supporting financial reporting, and guiding laboratory instrumentation validation.

The position may include leadership of the Phlebotomy School and ongoing education for personnel. A bachelor's degree and strong analytical skills are essential for success in this onsite role.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or the business community.
• Math skills including probability, statistics, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains SOPs per CLSI guidelines and HNL policies.
• Provides technical training and education to staff in a designated area.
• Assists in monitoring quality, workflow, productivity, and employee satisfaction.
• Prepares reports and records; supports Finance with financial reports as needed.
• Reviews literature and attends meetings to stay informed of field developments.
• Coordinates and reviews testing results per team needs.
• May act as Director of the HNL Phlebotomy School or related initiatives.
• Performs verification/validation studies on new instrumentation and provides guidance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Reading & interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Order entry systems

Sunquest

Co-Path

Job description

HNL Lab Medicine is seeking a knowledgeable professional for the Microbiology department to develop SOPs, supervise quality initiatives, and train staff. The role involves coordinating testing results, supporting financial reporting, and guiding laboratory instrumentation validation.

The position may include leadership of the Phlebotomy School and ongoing education for personnel. A bachelor's degree and strong analytical skills are essential for success in this onsite role.