Lead – Clinical Lab Associate

Lead – Clinical Lab Associate

Requirements

• High School Degree/General Education Diploma.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 3+ years of experience working in a laboratory, medical or high throughput environment.
• 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring and/or coaching others with or without direct reports.
• General knowledge and understanding of CAP, GLP, GDP, CLIA, New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), and HIPAA.
• Intermediate knowledge and experience using Internet navigation, email, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain documentation of problems and problem resolutions following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Work with leadership to develop department goals that align with organizational priorities.
• Work with leadership to identify and progress on individual development goals that align with organizational priorities.
• Support operational initiatives including, but not limited to, quality and process improvements, SOP development, department inspections and audits.
• Assist and support the Clinical Lab Training Department; including, but not limited to, reviewing department specific training materials, identifying additional training needs/resources, and providing training, as needed.
• Complete all mandatory training assignments and annual competencies within established timelines.
• Handle and dispose of all specimens following standard precautions and applicable safety policies.
• Understand and comply with all lab and safety regulations.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and activities to maintain and improve team morale.
• Communicate and manage change effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory or 3.5 years in Cologuard Clinical Lab.
• 2+ years of experience leading a team of direct reports or 3+ years of leading, mentoring and/or coaching others without direct reports.
• Experience in troubleshooting automation and performing instrument maintenance.
• Lean experience (Kaizen, Kanban, root cause analysis, countermeasure implementation, etc.).