Senior Technical Scientist, Anatomic Pathology & Cytology

OhioHealth; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a senior laboratory specialist to support and direct new test development within the clinical laboratory. You will identify new tests, evaluate methods, perform financial and compliance analyses, and drive test implementation across the system.

You will lead cross-site initiatives, collaborate with IT and biomedical engineering on instrument performance, and develop standardized procedures aligned with CAP/CLIA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CAP certification in the state of Ohio.
• CLIA certification in the state of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical expertise for the assigned laboratory disciplines across the OhioHealth system (Quality & Accreditation, Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Service, Anatomic Pathology and Point of Care Testing).
• Lead and support system-wide initiatives such as analyzer validations, go-lives, middleware/connectivity upgrades, and test standardization efforts.
• Collaborate with vendors, IT, and biomedical engineering on instrument performance, connectivity, and optimization.
• Serve as a key resource to laboratory site leaders by providing guidance, education, and troubleshooting support while maintaining clear role delineation between system support and site operational accountability.
• Develop, review, and standardize technical procedures, validation protocols, and quality documents in alignment with CAP, CLIA, and OhioHealth standards.
• Participate as a system point person for regulatory inspections and audits, including CAP inspections, providing preparation support, document review, and on-site technical expertise as needed.
• Support education and professional development for laboratory associates through formal and informal training, knowledge sharing, and technical meetings.
• Analyze technical, quality, and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement, risk mitigation, and best practice deployment across the system.
• Contribute to strategic planning, discipline roadmaps, and future-state laboratory design in partnership with laboratory leadership.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

CAP - Board Certification - State of Ohio

CLIA - State of Ohio

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking a senior laboratory specialist to support and direct new test development within the clinical laboratory. You will identify new tests, evaluate methods, perform financial and compliance analyses, and drive test implementation across the system.

You will lead cross-site initiatives, collaborate with IT and biomedical engineering on instrument performance, and develop standardized procedures aligned with CAP/CLIA standards.