Lab Innovation Coordinator: Flow Cytometry & New Tests

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Development Coordinator - Labs to lead the development and implementation of state-of-the-art testing in the laboratory. You will work with pathologists and physician specialists to coordinate assessment, development, and validation of new testing and technology.

The role includes creating SOPs, coordinating LIS builds, maintaining vendor relationships, and educating staff and residents under the Medical Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology/clinical or medical laboratory science or chemical, physical, or biological science required.
• CG (ASCP) Certification in Cytogenetics preferred (minimum five years Cytogenetics lab experience).
• Master’s degree or higher in applicable discipline preferred.
• Board of Registry, ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and writes standard operating procedures for new testing.
• Participates in LIS build for new tests.
• Develops, writes, and executes validation plans/summaries for new testing.
• Develops technical and workflow structure for new testing.
• Maintains relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Instructs staff in new methods and instrumentation; educates residents with Medical Director.
• Ensures compliance with hospital, department, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinates maintenance protocols for new instrumentation and performs advanced troubleshooting.
• Develops new procedures and relevant documentation; presents at meetings and coordinates in-service programs.
• Trains and evaluates laboratory personnel per HR and management guidelines.
• Assists in RVU development, billing, budgets, and variance analysis; participates in product evaluation.
• Assists in capital budget processes and equipment acquisition; participates in facility planning.
• Drives personal development objectives and pursues professional development opportunities.
• Promotes leadership, communication, and incident reporting within the department and broader organization.
• Collaborates with medical staff directors to implement goals and new programs; supports clinical quality management.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology/clinical or medical laboratory science or chemical, physical, or biological science

CG (ASCP) Certification (Cytogenetics)

Master’s degree or higher in applicable discipline

Board of Registry, ASCP or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Development Coordinator - Labs to lead the development and implementation of state-of-the-art testing in the laboratory. You will work with pathologists and physician specialists to coordinate assessment, development, and validation of new testing and technology.

The role includes creating SOPs, coordinating LIS builds, maintaining vendor relationships, and educating staff and residents under the Medical Director.