QA LAB SUPERVISOR (223907)

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in New York is seeking a qualified individual to oversee the quality assurance system of its HLA laboratory. Responsibilities include implementing validation processes and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of laboratory experience, preferably in histocompatibility or immunogenetics. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential for this role, which offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of laboratory training or experience in clinical laboratory preferred.
• Certification from ACHI as CHT or CHS preferred.
• Experience with document control systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HLA laboratory's quality assurance system.
• Validate and implement processes with laboratory director.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and staff training.

Skills

Leadership and coaching

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Confidentiality management

Project management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HistoTrac

Job description

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Overview

Assists with lab coverage in support of deceased donor transplant programs.

Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing HLA laboratory's quality assurance system that supports the transplant programs; primary responsibility of validation and implementation processes in collaboration with the HLA laboratory director; ensures regulatory compliance; staff training and competency assessment; and research and development activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required 3 years of laboratory training or experience in clinical laboratory preferably histocompatibility, immunogenetics and/or transplantation immunology.
• Certification by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) as a Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) or Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS); certification is highly preferred, but not required.
• Experience with document control systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop staff.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to retain confidential information.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels within the organization to influence participation in development, quality, and safety related programs/activities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and deliver results.
• Ability to implement suggestions and recommendations.
• Proficiency in managing HistoTrac and/or other laboratory information systems.
• Knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing is highly preferred, but not required.

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