Laboratory Quality & Technical Specialist

Vanderbilt Health; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a skilled laboratory professional to perform testing on patient specimens, evaluate results, and collaborate with leadership on test procedure development and validation. This role includes training staff and students and serving as an expert resource within the laboratory.

The position also involves supporting proficiency testing, data analysis, and the ongoing implementation of systems to improve quality and KPI performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensures effective operations of the department through coordination/integration of processes both interlaboratory and extra laboratory departments.
• Verify the test procedures performed and establish the laboratory's test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system.
• Collect and analyze data, providing appropriate written information for protocol evaluation and test interpretation. Compare present methodology to new or modified test methods to determine if the latter may be more appropriate for use in routine testing.
• Together with the Medical Director, recommend and develop new test procedures or modify existing procedures for implementation in the routine laboratory.
• Demonstrates mastery of preventative maintenance in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training and experience to be capable of successfully maintaining equipment, products, or systems without requiring support and instruction from others.
• Develop, review, and update written protocols, as needed, in the approved Vanderbilt Health laboratory procedure format.
• Assist operations of department when needed by troubleshooting instruments, performing bench assignments, and being a resource to the team. Ensure QC is performed and reviewed per policy.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a skilled laboratory professional to perform testing on patient specimens, evaluate results, and collaborate with leadership on test procedure development and validation. This role includes training staff and students and serving as an expert resource within the laboratory.

The position also involves supporting proficiency testing, data analysis, and the ongoing implementation of systems to improve quality and KPI performance.