Cytogenetics Lab & Quality Systems Specialist

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Location pay

Job summary

Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY, seeks a TH Instructional Support Assistant for Cytogenetics and Laboratory Quality Systems. This role supports both the Cytogenetics Laboratory and Laboratory Quality Systems, delivering accurate data, QA/QC activities and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include auditing, data reporting, accessioning specimens, maintaining inventories, and assisting the Quality Systems Manager and Associate Technical Director.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with at least two years of clinical laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of clinical laboratory operations, laboratory and/or hospital based information systems.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Clerical and Basic Computer skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Responsibilities

• Become proficient with electronic data processing systems (Cerner Powerchart, CoPath, Sunquest, Policy Manager, Lawson).
• Accurate transcription and reporting of test results in CoPath and manual log.
• Familiar with QA/QC functions and audits and related documentation.
• Maintain data and reports for regulatory agency reporting and continuous quality monitoring.
• Create and implement quarterly audits under the Quality Systems Manager.
• Accession specimens using electronic and manual systems.
• Assist in administrative functions for Cytogenetics staff, the Associate Technical Director, and the Quality Systems Manager.
• Serve as a professional role model representing the Department of Laboratories.
• Perform monthly inventory and maintain supplies.
• Perform laboratory maintenance per regulatory standards (temperature monitoring, glassware prep, sterilization, filing).
• Answer telephone politely and relay messages accurately.
• Document corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Comply with regulatory standards (JCAHO, CAP, NYS DOH CLEP).
• Maintain knowledge of safe laboratory practices and assist in standard form development.
• Assist with reference cards for Lab Tests and Processes.
• Responsible for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and semi-annual audits.
• Perform additional ad-hoc QA projects as assigned.

Skills

Communications skills

Lab operations knowledge

Information systems familiarity

MS Office

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Cerner Powerchart

CoPath

Sunquest

Policy Manager

Lawson

Job description

Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY, seeks a TH Instructional Support Assistant for Cytogenetics and Laboratory Quality Systems. This role supports both the Cytogenetics Laboratory and Laboratory Quality Systems, delivering accurate data, QA/QC activities and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include auditing, data reporting, accessioning specimens, maintaining inventories, and assisting the Quality Systems Manager and Associate Technical Director.