Gift of Hope

Coordinates organ and tissue donation

Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Flow Cytometry

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 5

Full-timeItasca, IL, USA$85.1k - $95.8kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in one of the biological, chemical, or medical sciences is required.
Certification as a Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) or Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS) issued by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI), or the ability to obtain certification within 18 months of hire or promotion, is required.
At least 2 years of experience in high-complexity testing in histocompatibility, immunology, infectious disease, or virology is required.
Technical competency in at least three clinical testing areas specific to the laboratory, including infectious disease, HLA typing, crossmatching, and HLA antibody testing, is required.
Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision are required.
Basic skills in Excel and Word are required.
Proficiency with laboratory software systems is required.
Familiarity with procedures for reagent quality control and equipment maintenance is required.
The ability to learn and apply new laboratory testing methods, processes, and equipment is required.
The ability to manage and perform multiple tests simultaneously in a timely and organized manner is required.
The ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and laboratory objectives is required.
Attention to detail in conducting and interpreting laboratory tests is required.
Analytical ability to evaluate test results and identify atypical results is required.
The ability to lift and move 30 pounds is required.
The ability to position oneself to file documents at varying heights is required.
The ability to communicate information effectively, clearly, and accurately is required.
The ability to perform precision tasks, including conducting tests and repairing equipment, is required.
Visual acuity to read and record test results and conduct equipment maintenance is required.
The role requires use of personal protective equipment as needed and work outside normal business hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
The employee must carry a personal cell phone and be accessible outside regular business hours.

Responsibilities

Perform high-complexity laboratory testing using established methodologies, including molecular HLA typing, flow cytometry, genetic analysis, HLA antibody screening when applicable, ABO typing, and infectious disease testing.
Serve as section lead, providing oversight and guidance for designated laboratory areas.
Serve as the final reviewer and sign off clinical cases across technical, quality, billing, and other testing aspects, as designated by laboratory management.
Document test results and pertinent information, interpret complex reaction patterns, and identify probable causes of irregular or atypical test results.
Compile and prepare section quality assurance reports.
Lead process improvement initiatives.
Communicate results accurately to internal and external customers, including clinicians, transplant coordinators, and other organ procurement organization personnel.
Enter, retrieve, and transmit test data accurately in laboratory information systems.
Assist laboratory staff with testing procedures, quality controls, and standard operating protocols.
Provide instruction and guidance to new employees in testing procedures, quality controls, and standard operating protocols.
Perform laboratory employee competency assessments as required.
Provide laboratory employee support, direction, and management as requested by laboratory management.
Assist with personnel management, including one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions, as designated.
Assist with the development, validation, and implementation of new or revised procedures and protocols.
Preserve donor cell and serum samples for potential future testing when needed.
Process blood samples received from patients waiting for a transplant.
Prepare reagents required for analysis and ensure reagents are available and usable.
Set up and monitor equipment required to perform tests.
Maintain established preventive maintenance schedules for assigned equipment.
Perform minor equipment repairs, including equipment adjustments and calibration.
Maintain quality control records and logs; prepare, record, and store data for future reference.
Monitor supply levels to ensure adequate supplies are maintained.
Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with safety standards.
Serve as an on-call, off-hours technical consultant for laboratory employees.
Work with laboratory leadership to develop, plan, implement, monitor, and assess laboratory quality assurance and performance improvement programs.
Identify non-conformances and deficiencies and manage the corrective action process.
Promote a culture of quality assurance and performance improvement throughout the laboratory.
Work with laboratory leadership to ensure compliance with pertinent regulatory agencies, including CMS/CLIA, FDA, UNOS, ASHI, and CAP.
Determine, track, trend, and report relevant quality metrics, including turnaround times, error rates, and customer satisfaction scores.
Assist laboratory leadership in preparing for internal and external audits and inspections and in follow-up, including responses and corrective actions.
Complete continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Overview

Summary

Responsible for performing laboratory testing, quality control procedures and maintenance of equipment and work area; serves as section lead; serves as lead on process improvement initiatives; responsible for employee training and task assignment; assists with work scheduling and personnel management

Starting compensation range for this position: $85,126 - $95,757

Our Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options for full-time employees
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement up to the IRS-allowed maximum
Personalized learning and educational development opportunities
Monthly cell phone and internet stipends
Paid Parental Leave
Annual Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support wellness needs
Support and counseling for personal, work financial or family needs through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our partnership with Critical Incident Stress Consultants (CISC)

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

The following essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Advance Gift of Hope's mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
Perform high-complexity laboratory testing using established methodologies, including molecular HLA typing, flow-cytometry, genetic analysis, HLA antibody screening (if applicable), ABO typing, and infectious disease testing
Serve as section lead, providing oversight and guidance for designated laboratory areas
Serve as the final reviewer to sign off clinical cases in all aspects of testing including technical, quality, billing, etc., as designated by laboratory management
Document test results and all pertinent information; interpret different and complex reaction patterns; identify probable causes for any irregular or atypical test results
Responsible for compiling and preparing section quality assurance reports
Serve as lead on process improvement initiatives
Accurately communicate results to internal and external customers including clinicians, transplant coordinators, and other OPO personnel
Accurately enter, retrieve, and transmit test data into laboratory information systems
Assist laboratory staff in testing procedures, quality controls and standard operating protocols.
Provide instruction and guidance to new employees in testing procedures, quality controls and standard operating protocols
Perform laboratory employee competency assessment, as required
Provide laboratory employee support, direction and management, as requested by laboratory management
Assist with personnel management as designated, including but not limited to, one-on-one meetings, performance evaluation, coaching, and disciplinary actions
Assist with development, validation and implementation of new and/or revised procedures and protocols
Preserve donor cells and serum samples for potential future testing, if needed
Process blood samples received from patients waiting for a transplant
Prepare reagents required to perform analysis and ensure reagents are available and usable
Set up and monitor equipment required to perform tests
Maintain established preventive maintenance schedules for assigned equipment
Perform minor equipment repairs such as adjustments and calibration of equipment
Maintain quality control records and logs; prepare, record and store data for future reference
Monitor supply levels to ensure adequate levels are maintained
Ensure cleanliness and organization of work area in accordance with safety standards
Serve as on-call off-hours technical consultant for laboratory employees
Work with laboratory leadership to develop, plan, implement, monitor and assess the laboratory quality assurance and performance improvement programs
Identify non-conformances and deficiencies and manage the corrective action process
Promote the culture of quality assurance and performance improvement throughout the laboratory
Work with laboratory leadership to ensure compliance with all pertinent regulatory agencies, such as CMS/CLIA, FDA, UNOS, ASHI, and CAP
Responsible for determining, tracking, trending and reporting of relevant quality metrics, including, but not limited to, turnaround times, error rates, customer satisfaction score, etc.
Assist laboratory leadership with preparation for all internal and external audits and inspections; assist with follow-up as needed, including responses and corrective actions
Complete continuing education
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Training Required

The following identifies the minimum education and training required to perform the essential functions of the job.

Bachelor's degree in one of the biological, chemical or medical sciences
Certification as a Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) or Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS) issued by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI), or the ability to obtain certification within 18 months of hire or promotion

Experience and Skills Required

The following indicates the minimum skills and experience required to perform the essential functions of the job.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in high complexity testing in histocompatibility, immunology, infectious disease or virology
Technical competency in a minimum of three clinical testing areas specific to the Gift of Hope Laboratory including infectious disease, HLA typing, crossmatching, and HLA antibody testing
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Basic skills in Excel and Word
Proficient with laboratory software systems
Familiarity with procedures for quality control of reagents and maintenance of equipment
Demonstrated capacity to learn and apply new laboratory testing methods, processes, and equipment
Capable of managing and performing multiple tests simultaneously in a timely and organized manner
Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and laboratory objectives
Attention to detail to conduct and interpret laboratory tests
Analytical ability to evaluate test results and identify atypical results

Physical Demands

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 made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Ability to lift and move 30 lbs.
Ability to position self to file documents at varying height levels
Ability to communicate information effectively, clearly, and accurately
Ability to perform tasks requiring precision, such as conducting tests and repair equipment
Visual acuity to read and record test results and conduct equipment maintenance

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of the job.

Clinical laboratory
Required to use personal protective equipment (PPE), as needed to perform essential job functions
Work outside normal business hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
Carry a personal cell phone to be accessible outside regular business hours

Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and does not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, family medical history or genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on an individual’s job-related qualifications and abilities.

About the Company

Gift of Hope

Coordinates organ and tissue donation

Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network coordinates organ and tissue donation in Illinois and northwest Indiana as a not-for-profit organization, working with 180 hospitals to serve a 12-million-person area. It identifies eligible donors in hospitals and coordinates the retrieval of organs and tissues for transplantation, while also supporting families and educating the public about donation. It stands out by being a long-established not-for-profit with a large hospital network and being one of 58 national organ procurement organizations, focusing on both organs and tissues. Its goal is to increase donation and transplantation to save lives and improve quality of life for patients in need.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Itasca, IL
Founded: 1986

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