Technical Scientist - Anatomic Pathology & Cytology

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH seeks a senior laboratory leader to support and direct new test development within the clinical laboratory, including method evaluation, financial and compliance analysis, and test implementation.

The role leads system-wide initiatives, collaborates with vendors, IT, and biomedical engineering on instrument performance, and guides site leaders with education and troubleshooting while ensuring CAP/CLIA compliance across the network.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CAP, CLIA requirements and regulatory standards.
• Work Shift: Day (40 hours per week).
• Department Lab Administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical expertise and consultation across OhioHealth labs.
• Lead system-wide initiatives such as analyzer validations, go-lives, and connectivity upgrades.
• Collaborate with vendors, IT, and biomedical engineering on instrument performance and optimization.
• Guide site leadership with education, troubleshooting, and clear role delineation.
• Develop, review, and standardize technical procedures, validation protocols, and quality documents.

Skills

Technical expertise

Quality & Accreditation

Chemistry

Hematology

Transfusion Service

Anatomic Pathology

Point of Care Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

CAP certification

CLIA certification

Job description

Job Description Summary:

Support and direct new test development within the clinical laboratory through new test identification, method evaluation, financial and compliance analysis, clinical and marketing impact and test implementation.

Responsibilities And Duties:

40%

• Provide advanced technical expertise and consultation for the assigned laboratory discipline(s) across the OhioHealth system, including 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.

30%

• 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.

20%

• Support education and professional development for laboratory associates through formal and informal training, knowledge sharing, and technical meetings.

10%

• 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.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)CAP - Board Certification - State of Ohio, CLIA - Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments - State of Ohio

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of laboratory methods and techniques in the area of expertise. Knowledge of regulatory requirements including CAP, CLIA, and other federal and state agencies.

Work Shift: Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Department Lab Administration

Join us!

• if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment