Technical Coordinator - Microbiology

HNL Lab Medicine; Durham (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HNL Lab Medicine is seeking a qualified professional to support the Microbiology department. The role involves developing SOPs, training staff, and coordinating quality control and testing workflows in a busy lab environment.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, supporting financial data, and staying updated with CLSI guidelines. A Bachelor's degree and relevant lab software experience are required; ASCP/ASMT/NCA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or a combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals and reports.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and laboratory information systems (Sunquest/Co-Path).
• Certification by a recognized CLP certifying agency preferred (ASCP/ASMT/NCA).

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains department SOPs per CLSI guidelines and internal policies.
• Provides technical training and education to staff within the clinical operations area.
• Monitors quality, workflow, productivity, and employee satisfaction.
• Prepares various qualitative and quantitative reports and records.
• Supports financial reporting with the division manager/director.
• Keeps current with new developments by literature review and meetings.
• Coordinates testing results and may act as Director of Phlebotomy School.
• Performs verification/validation on new instrumentation and resolves issues.
• Establishes performance checks, maintenance, quality control, and corrective actions.
• Prepares and revises lab procedure manuals and conducts staff orientation/training.

Skills

Analytical ability

Reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Sunquest

Co-Path

MS Word

Excel

Order entry systems

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 instrumentation
• Establishes 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 Rd

Primary Location:

HNL- Roble

Position Type:

Onsite

Department:

1046-00006 Microbiology