Lead Clinical Lab Scientist: Process Improvement

Gift of Hope NA

Itasca (IL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 96,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous PTO

403(b) retirement plan with company 1:

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and development opportunities

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Job summary

Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network is seeking a laboratory lead to perform high-complexity testing, oversee section operations, and drive quality assurance. The role requires HLA typing, crossmatching, and infectious disease testing experience, with certification or plan to obtain CH T/CHS within 18 months.

You will mentor staff, manage workflows, and ensure compliance with CMS/CLIA and other agencies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in one of the biological, chemical or medical sciences.
Certification as a Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) or Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS) issued by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI), or the ability to obtain certification within 18 months of hire or promotion
Minimum 2 years' experience in high complexity testing in histocompatibility, immunology, infectious disease or virology
Technical competency in a minimum of three clinical testing areas specific to the Gift of Hope Laboratory including infectious disease, HLA typing, crossmatching, and HLA antibody testing
Basic skills in Excel and Word
Proficient with laboratory software systems
Familiarity with procedures for quality control of reagents and maintenance of equipment
Demonstrated capacity to learn and apply new laboratory testing methods, processes, and equipment
Capable of managing and performing multiple tests simultaneously in a timely and organized manner
Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and laboratory objectives
Attention to detail to conduct and interpret laboratory tests
Analytical ability to evaluate test results and identify atypical results

Responsibilities

Perform high-complexity laboratory testing using established methodologies including HLA typing, flow cytometry, genetic analysis, HLA antibody screening
Serve as section lead with oversight for designated laboratory areas
Sign off on clinical cases in testing including technical, quality, billing, etc.
Document test results and interpret complex patterns; identify probable causes for irregular results
Compile and prepare section quality assurance reports
Lead process improvement initiatives
Communicate results to clinicians, transplant coordinators, and other staff
Enter, retrieve, and transmit test data in LIS
Assist staff in testing procedures, quality controls and SOPs
Provide instruction and guidance to new employees
Perform competency assessments for staff
Provide staff support and management as requested
Assist with development/validation/implementation of new procedures
Preserve donor cells and serum samples for future testing
Process blood samples for transplantation waitlist
Prepare reagents and maintain readiness
Set up and monitor equipment
Maintain preventive maintenance schedules
Perform minor equipment repairs
Maintain QC records/logs and data
Monitor supplies and workspace safety
Serve as on-call technical consultant
Contribute to QA/performance improvement programs
Ensure regulatory compliance with CMS/CLIA/FDA/UNOS/ASHI/CAP
Report quality metrics and audit readiness
Assist with internal/external audits and follow-up
Complete continuing education
Other duties as assigned