GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY:  To create and monitor the Quality Control Program for CRL’s laboratories with the exception of the Toxicology laboratory.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Maintain accreditation with HCFA, CAP, and various State Regulators through a thorough QC Program.
• Work with Quality Management Systems group to renew accreditation licensing.
• Participate in CAP and New York State audits.
• Order, receive, distribute, and report all external proficiency samples. Perform investigation for failed proficiency testing events.
• Research and order alternate proficiency material for the tests where commercial material is not available.
• Coordinate all follow up corrective action with formal documentation to appropriate regulatory and state agencies.
• Coordinate Continuing Education for laboratory personnel.
• Assist Laboratory in maintaining training records.
• Review and archive assigned Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures.
• Work with laboratory personnel and supervisors to coordinate validations and verifications of all new assays.
• Coordinate and oversee all mandatory duties regulated by CAP (i.e. pipet calibrations, instrumentation and personnel competency).
• Maintain quality control records of laboratory instrument performance and patient data.
• Monitor periodic Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Administer the Refrigerator/Freezer Temperature Monitoring Program (Datatron).
• Administer the Water Monitoring Program.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all CRL, CRL subsidiaries, legal entities and client information.
• Be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  Bachelor of Science (Chemistry, Biology, Medical Technology) or MLT with equivalent work experience.

EXPERIENCE:  2 years experience in a clinical laboratory environment

SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Self-starter
• Organized, detail-oriented, ability to work   independently
• Must have good PC skills and be proficient in Excel and Word
• Good communication skills and ability to understand new technology, methods, and laboratory tests
• Ability to be at work and on time
• Ability and judgment to interact and communicate appropriately with other employees, clients and management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following physical attributes are required for this position:

• Sitting for extended lengths of time
• Close vision requirements due to computer work
• Repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists, and elbows for operating a computer and telephone
• Light lifting, up to 10 pounds
• Reaching, including above the shoulder
• Bending/ stooping
• Repetitive elbow or wrist movements
• Squatting or crouching
• The ability to discriminate between different colors visually is considered an essential function for the position.

EQUIPMENT:  Personal computer, laboratory coat, laboratory safety equipment as necessary

OTHER:  Occasional handling of blood\urine for specimen preparation/analysis; specimens consist of body fluids and must be regarded as potentially infectious. Overtime and weekend work as necessary.

The employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust this position to meet the company’s changing needs.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer’s sole discretion.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range: $25.00 - $45.00

 

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life/AD&D
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Section 125 FSA Plan
• 401(k)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement