Laboratory Technical Lead - Chemistry & QA Expert

St Luke; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site massages

On-site counseling via EAP

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Career development opportunities

Competitive retirement plans

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health System seeks a full-time Technical Lead to oversee the Chemistry Service Line in Nampa. The role drives QA, CAP readiness, training, and competency validation while mentoring staff and delivering high‑quality testing across shifts.

You will review QC, troubleshoot issues, manage calibrations, and ensure safe, accurate specimen handling in a 12-hour shift environment with weekend/holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4 years’ experience required.
• Must have one of the following certifications: Blood Banking (ASCP_BB), Chemistry (ASCP_C), Cytogenetics (CYGT), Cytotechnologist (ASCP_CT), Hematology (ASCP_H), Histotechnologist (ASCP_HTL), Microbiology (ASCP_M), Molecular Biology (ASCP_MB), Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP MLS), Medical Technologist (ASCP_MT or AMT_MT), Medical Lab Technician (ASCP-MLT).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Quality Control Monitors monthly.
• Evaluate CAP Survey Performance using CAP Proficiency Testing Guidelines.
• Participate in investigations and prepare Proficiency Error Investigation Reports.
• Ensure CAP inspection readiness by following annual/semi-annual service line tasks and participating in self- and onsite inspections.
• Inform and escalation quality issues to Laboratory Leadership, Medical Director, and/or Laboratory Program Manager.
• Participate in creating and reviewing procedures and policies within the service line.
• Verify the accuracy and validity of test results, review quality control and analyzer performance weekly, and troubleshoot quality control issues.
• Review calibrations performed within the service line and ensure maintenance procedures are completed and documented.
• Test specimens in an accurate, organized, and prioritized manner following laboratory policies and procedures.
• Ensure specimens are properly identified, collected, labeled, and stored.
• Perform instrument maintenance according to the section procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Instruct trainees in procedures and techniques, serve as preceptor/mentor, and provide real-time feedback to supervisors on trainee performance.
• Assist in performing retraining as required and support documentation of acceptable performance.
• Responsible for trainee and staff competency validation, observing testing procedures, and providing real-time feedback on policy/procedure deviations.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and quality control materials.
• Monitor the service line for new lots of reagents and QC materials, ensuring that necessary testing and documentation are completed before use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years’ experience

Job description

St. Luke’s Health System seeks a full-time Technical Lead to oversee the Chemistry Service Line in Nampa. The role drives QA, CAP readiness, training, and competency validation while mentoring staff and delivering high‑quality testing across shifts.

You will review QC, troubleshoot issues, manage calibrations, and ensure safe, accurate specimen handling in a 12-hour shift environment with weekend/holiday rotations.