Lab Operations Lead — Diagnostics & QA

BJC HealthCare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Lab Services is seeking a Lab Technical Coordinator to oversee the technical operations of the department, manage inventory, and ensure QA and policy adherence. You will support staff during shifts and participate in training and competency assessments.

The role requires a BS in a physical or life science, ASCP or equivalent certification, and 2+ years of experience in a clinical lab setting. This is a full-time, day-shift position with occasional on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• BS in a physical or life science related field.
• ASCP or equivalent.
• 2+ years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages workload and staffing for the shift, coordinates schedules with supervisors.
• Maintains laboratory services and quality per standards and policies.
• Oversees daily technical and administrative operations to ensure quality and cost effectiveness.
• Develops QA monitors and implements processes for the shift; analyzes data to identify problems and recommends solutions.
• Trains new and existing staff in routine and specialized lab techniques; participates in competency assessment.

Skills

Inventory management

Staff coordination

Quality assurance

Training staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical/Life Science

Job description

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Lab Services is seeking a Lab Technical Coordinator to oversee the technical operations of the department, manage inventory, and ensure QA and policy adherence. You will support staff during shifts and participate in training and competency assessments.

The role requires a BS in a physical or life science, ASCP or equivalent certification, and 2+ years of experience in a clinical lab setting. This is a full-time, day-shift position with occasional on-call responsibilities.