Technical Specialist - Interlakes

001 University of Rochester; Town of Brighton (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester is seeking a Technical Specialist for SMH Med Oncology - Interlakes to oversee laboratory operations, calibration, and instrument troubleshooting.

The role requires extensive clinical laboratory experience, advanced degrees in chemistry or related fields, and a New York State license. Travel to multiple locations may be involved, with a focus on maintaining high-quality patient results.

Qualifications

• MS in Clinical Chemistry or related science with at least 3 years of relevant clinical laboratory experience.
• BS in Medical Technology with at least 6 years of relevant clinical laboratory experience.
• BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology with at least 7 years of relevant clinical laboratory experience.
• AAS with 90 credits and at least 7 years of relevant clinical laboratory experience.
• New York State License to Practice in the Clinical Laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and procedures; document calibration data and reagent lots.
• Train technologists and technicians on new procedures/instruments and assess competency.
• Monitor QC trends and order reagents/supplies as needed.

Education

MS in Clinical Chemistry or related science

BS in Medical Technology

BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biology

AAS with 90 credits

New York State License to Practice in Clinical Laboratories

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 211 White Spruce Blvd, Suite 1, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500057 SMH Med Oncology - Interlakes Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCB 215 H Compensation Range: $38.64 - $52.16 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities: General Purpose The Technical Specialist is responsible for the timely and accurate reporting of results, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation, development of new procedures and instruments, writing/updating of procedure manuals, training of staff, providing both clinical and administrative supervisory support and manages inventory of supplies/reagents. Also responsible for the performance of all the duties of a Clinical Technologist III and IV, as needed.

Key Responsibilities Performing the duties of a Clinical Tech IV Maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments/procedures; documentation of essential information such as calibration data, calibration verification, and reagent lots, etc. Training of technologists and technicians on new procedures/instruments and monitors/evaluates competency of lab staff. Monitoring and ordering of reagents/supplies Workup of new instruments/procedures; writing/updating of procedure and safety manuals Coordinates and monitors QC trends Provides technical guidance to internal staff and external customers regarding appropriate laboratory assays to meet research objectives Participates in activities supporting laboratory operations, including protocol and system validation and industry and regulatory audits Travel to multiple laboratory locations to support clinical laboratory operations.

Education/Experience Any of the following: MS in Clinical Chemistry, or related science and at least 3 years of relevant clinical laboratory experience. BS in Medical Technology and at least 6 years of relevant clinical laboratory experience. BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology and at least 7 years of relevant clinical laboratory experience. AAS with a total of 90 credit hours (per NYS distribution requirements) and at least 7 years of relevant clinical laboratory experience. New York State License to Practice in the Clinical Laboratories

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At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.