Req Number 148181
Job Description
Plans, organizes and evaluates the staff and operations, and ensures staffing, materials, and equipment needs are met and turn-around-time is within acceptable limits. Leads the development and maintenance of methods to ensure employee validation and/or competency; assists in seeking and implementing solutions to issues relating to the processing and delivery of highly accurate and precise patient data. Seeks to find solutions to enhance the delivery of data to clinicians.
This individual is expected to lead the technical development and optimization of multicolor flow cytometry and new assay implementation including minimal residual disease (MRD) detection for B-cell, T-cell, plasma cell and myeloid neoplasms, using state of the art instrumentation. This individual should have specialized training and experience in flow cytometry and will have the opportunity to utilize expertise and skills in a clinical setting to provide accurate and reliable laboratory results to clinicians evaluating and treating patients with hematologic malignancies. The individual will work closely with members of the Flow cytometry laboratory, including Medical Director, Section Chief, Laboratory Operations Manager and clinical laboratory technologists, and members of the Division of Hematopathology.
Job Responsibility
Develops, and monitors operating policies and procedures for the clinical sections of the Central Laboratories, specifically the Flow Cytometry section and oversees daily function of the Chemistry/Hematology/Coagulation testing; Coordinates robotics system enhancements for instrumentation, Laboratory design and organization; monitors and directs activities to enhance the delivery of results to clinicians.
Maintains current policy and procedure manual; reviews and revises as necessary; demonstrates understanding of all tests performed at the Central Laboratories and answers technical questions as necessary.
Oversees the preparation and justification of department budget for the major testing areas within the Central Laboratories; oversees the ordering and approval of supplies and inventory Directs QA functions; assists in the development, evaluation and maintenance of QC/QA reporting.
Reviews monthly statistics for the Core Laboratory and submits reports as directed; investigates, prepares and responds to any incident issue that affects the production of patient data.
Directs/monitors external PT program.
Ensures compliance with regulatory standards governing the Clinical Lab.
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Development, optimization and validation of 10-color or more flow cytometry for leukemia and lymphoma immunotyping
New assay development, including MRD platforms and implementation of new markers
Standardization, calibration, data analysis, quality management and troubleshooting of assays.
Training of laboratory staff in instrumentation and data analysis
Ability to create, implement, and monitor quality control programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Capable of developing training programs for laboratory staff on quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate quality goals and findings to all laboratory personnel effectively
Ability to communicate complex technical information to laboratory staff
Job Qualification
Master's Degree required. PHD preferred.
Current license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
10+ years of technical experience and 2+ years of leadership / management experience, required.
An advanced degree in relevant fields including clinical pathology, hematology, immunology, or molecular biology is required. MD and/or PhD is preferred but not mandatory.
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on flow cytometry in a laboratory setting
Proven experience in developing, validating, and interpreting multi-color (10 color or more) flow cytometry and MRD assays strongly preferred
Experience in managing a laboratory team, including quality control and regulatory compliance is desirable
In-depth understanding of flow cytometry principles and instrumentation, assay development and MRD detection
Implement proper assay validation suitable for New York State approval
Strong knowledge of instrument calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Proficiency in data analysis and review of assay performance
Strong knowledge of laboratory regulations (e.g., CLIA, CAP) and industry guidelines
Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining quality management systems that meet regulatory standards
Training in conducting internal audits and proficiency testing to assess compliance and identify areas of improvement.
Skills in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Track record of publishing in related field is desirable
Familiarity with current scientific literature, emerging technologies, and assay development
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
The salary range for this position is $105,400-$183,000/year
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