Technical Coordinator, Chemistry

Valley Health System; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Wellness Program

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a Technical Coordinator, Chemistry to lead core laboratory chemistry operations and support automation initiatives. This role oversees staff competency, implements new technologies, and collaborates with LIS and QA teams to maintain high-quality patient care.

The position requires strong communication, leadership, and hands-on management in a busy lab environment, with focus on safety, accuracy, and efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science preferred.
• ASCP or equivalent board certification required.
• 5 years of clinical laboratory experience with a focus in Chemistry required.
• 2 years of experience as Chemistry Supervisor preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to provide service to patients across all ages from neonate to geriatric.

Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert in Chemistry and Core Lab Automation and contributes to strategic planning for intradepartmental and interdepartmental initiatives.
• Maintains technical competency in Chemistry and ensures ongoing and documented competency of staff.
• Evaluates and implements new technologies with teams.
• Performs, delegates, and/or oversees departmental training for new hires and ensures completion of training checklist.
• Performs, delegates, and/or oversees equipment maintenance with documentation.
• Performs, delegates, and/or oversees quality control and quality assurance programs.
• Administrates QC Vendor applications and Middleware; updates quality control parameters for all assays.
• Resolves technical and department operational problems.
• Provides LIS, QA, and Education support with other team members.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies to ensure continuity of service.
• Assists in personnel scheduling.
• Provides input for personnel performance evaluations and goal planning.
• Participates in meetings and committees; generates reports and presents data.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written commu n i

Education

Associates Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science (preferred)

Job description

Technical Coordinator, Chemistry

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department LABORATORY - 207010 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Second Shift (United States of America) Pay Range $31.54 - $47.30

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serves as subject matter expert in Chemistry and Core Lab Automation and contributes to strategic planning for intradepartmental and interdepartmental initiatives.
• Maintains technical competency in Chemistry and ensures ongoing and documented competency of departmental and generalist staff members.
• Evaluates and implements new technologies in conjunction with intradepartmental and interdepartmental team members.
• Performs, delegates, and/or oversees departmental training for new hires and ensures completion of training checklist.
• Performs, delegates, and/or oversees equipment maintenance; ensures maintenance is completed on schedule and with appropriate documentation.
• Performs, delegates, and/or oversees performance, accuracy and documentation of quality control and quality assurance programs.
• Serves as administrator for QC Vendor applications and Middleware; programs and updates quality control parameters for all assays in multiple platforms.
• Resolves technical and department operational problems.
• Provides departmental support for LIS, Quality Assurance, and Education initiatives in conjunction with other team members.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies to ensure continuity of service.
• Assists in personnel scheduling.
• Provides insight for personnel performance evaluations, goal planning, and performance improvement.
• Participates in intradepartmental and interdepartmental facility meetings and committees; generates reports and presents data in areas of expertise.
• Reviews and revises procedure manuals based accreditation standards; creates new policies and procedures when indicated; communicates policy updates to appropriate staff.

Education

• Associates Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science preferred

Experience

• 5 years of clinical laboratory experience with a focus in Chemistry required
• 2 years of experience as Chemistry Supervisor preferred

Certification & Licensure

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent board certification required

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Demonstrated knowledge/competency in providing service to patients of all ages including neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric required

Physical Demands

Physical Demands 22 A Lab FLSA Classification Non-exempt

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

Additional Information

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

Growth and Opportunities

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!