Technical Coordinator - Microbiology

HNL Lab Medicine; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HNL Lab Medicine is seeking a knowledgeable professional for the Microbiology department to develop SOPs, supervise quality initiatives, and train staff. The role involves coordinating testing results, supporting financial reporting, and guiding laboratory instrumentation validation.

The position may include leadership of the Phlebotomy School and ongoing education for personnel. A bachelor's degree and strong analytical skills are essential for success in this onsite role.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or the business community.
• Math skills including probability, statistics, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains SOPs per CLSI guidelines and HNL policies.
• Provides technical training and education to staff in a designated area.
• Assists in monitoring quality, workflow, productivity, and employee satisfaction.
• Prepares reports and records; supports Finance with financial reports as needed.
• Reviews literature and attends meetings to stay informed of field developments.
• Coordinates and reviews testing results per team needs.
• May act as Director of the HNL Phlebotomy School or related initiatives.
• Performs verification/validation studies on new instrumentation and provides guidance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Reading & interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Order entry systems

Sunquest

Co-Path

Job description

Work Schedule:This position typically works Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with occasional weekend or holiday coverage based on operational needs. Schedule may vary.Provides technical assistance to assigned team.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include but not limited to the following:Develops and maintains department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) according to Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines and/or HNL policies.Provides technical expertise, continuing education and training to all staff within a designated clinical operations area.Assists in the ongoing departmental monitoring to improve quality, work flow, staff productivity and employee satisfaction.Prepares or directs preparation of various qualitative and quantitative reports and records.Provides support regarding financial reports to Finance upon request in conjunction with division manager/director.Reviews current literature and attends meetings and seminars to keep informed of new developments within the field.Coordinates and reviews testing results as required by assigned team.May act as the Director of the HNL Phlebotomy School or other HNL initiatives.Performs verification/validation studies on new instrumentation and provides technical guidance and resolves problems associated with instrumentationEstablishes performance checks, preventative maintenance, and quality control programs for all instruments as well as evaluates quality control data and institutes corrective action as needed.Prepares and revises laboratory procedure manuals and provides technical in-service and orientation of new staff and develops training/competency checklists and provides clinical orientation and/or training of new employees/students and current employees.QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education/Experience:Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or a combination of education and experience.Language Ability:Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.Math Ability:Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning Ability:Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Computer Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Word processing software; Excel spreadsheet software; Order entry systems and Sunquest and/or Co-Path laboratory software.Certificates and Licenses:Certification by a recognized certifying agency for Clinical Laboratory Professionals preferred (ASCP, ASMT, NCA, etc.)HNL Lab Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.Address:794 Roble RdPrimary Location:HNL- RoblePosition Type:OnsiteDepartment:1046-00006 Microbiology