Laboratory Technical Specialist – Flow Cytometry Expert

Inova Health; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Mental Health Support

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

A leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Virginia seeks a Laboratory Technical Specialist for full-time day shifts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in science and at least three years of laboratory experience. Responsibilities include training staff, ensuring quality control, preparing specimens, and participating in laboratory inspections. The role offers a competitive benefits package, including medical coverage and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an accredited laboratory.
• ASCP Certification or equivalent certification is required.
• Preferred experience in culture and molecular testing.

Responsibilities

• Train new staff and assess competency.
• Ensure patient/donor identification and specimen labeling.
• Prepare and distribute specimens according to requirements.
• Document unacceptable specimens per process.
• Ensure quality assurance through required procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement projects.
• Act as a resource for technical questions.
• Lead and assist in laboratory inspections.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Quality control procedures

Laboratory inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

A leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Virginia seeks a Laboratory Technical Specialist for full-time day shifts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in science and at least three years of laboratory experience. Responsibilities include training staff, ensuring quality control, preparing specimens, and participating in laboratory inspections. The role offers a competitive benefits package, including medical coverage and education assistance.