Lead Medical Lab Scientist, Blood Bank, Full-Time, Days
Core
Lead Medical Lab Scientist providing technical/administrative oversight, directing workflow, and performing complex testing in a Blood Bank setting.
Role type
Senior IC Medical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank)
Builds
Blood banking services and diagnostic test results for patients
Domain
Healthcare + Clinical Laboratory Science
Required skills
Specimen collection and processing, Pre-analytic workflow management, Analytical testing (waived/moderate/high complexity), Quality control (QC) performance and evaluation, Instrument troubleshooting and maintenance, Regulatory compliance and inspection readiness, Staff training and peer coaching, Data interpretation and result verification, Inventory and supply management, LIS maintenance
Preferred skills
Advanced troubleshooting and repair, New test development and validation, SOP development and updates, Field service coordination (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000153495209-lead-medical-lab-scientist-blood-bank-full-time-days-at-northwestern-memorial-healthcare)
Technologies
Laboratory Information System (LIS), Instrument computer software, Westgard or Sigma rules
Responsibilities
Direct workflow of personnel performing laboratory tests; Perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing; Perform and record quality control (QC) and evaluate results; Troubleshoot and solve problems with instruments and test systems; Ensure regulatory compliance and inspection readiness; Train new employees and assist in competency assessments; Manage inventory and supply ordering; Verify specimens and interpret test results; Maintain test system integrity and preventative maintenance logs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
