Lead Medical Lab Scientist - Hematology

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Lead Medical Lab Scientist - Hematology, Full Time Days

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The salary range for this position is $34.26 - $44.53 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located .org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you ll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you ve been, and we support where you re headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service. Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment. Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups. From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

• In addition to the responsibilities of a medical laboratory scientist, this position provides technical/administrative oversight to and directs the workflow of personnel who perform laboratory tests.
• Assists in performing assay validations, instrument correlations, calibrations.
• Collecting and interpreting data for acceptance of new testing protocols or quality control materials
• Performing IT validations on new or updated testing systems or test codes according to validation protocol.
• Assisting the department Coordinator(s) or Manager with regulatory compliance and inspection readiness.
• Reviewing and updating department documentation and procedures.
• Reviewing proficiency testing documentation and performing investigations as required for the follow up and corrective action process.
• Performs all aspects of pre-analytic workflow appropriate for the laboratory to ensure orders are entered correctly, specimens collected are appropriate for the test ordered and are correctly processed/transported.
• Verifies specimens for add on tests are available and acceptable and generates add on test orders.
• Recognizes when fraud and abuse compliance issues require adjustments to the test order.
• Collecting, receiving and processing of specimens.
• Verifies specimens are correctly and completely labeled upon receipt.
• Evaluates specimens for appropriateness and takes necessary corrective action. Appropriately documents unacceptable specimens and proper notifications as needed.
• Performs any necessary pretest specimen preparation according to protocols.
• Transfers or ships specimens to approved testing locations according to SOPs
• Responsible for all aspects of analytical testing appropriate for the laboratory.
• Maintains test system integrity.
• Examines preventative maintenance logs on instruments/equipment in a timely fashion and follows up as needed.
• Verifies reagents and supplies meet defined acceptability criteria upon receipt and prior to use; takes action to ensure unacceptable items are removed from use.
• Responsible for inventory maintenance and supply ordering in designated section.
• Performs and records all necessary quality control (QC) required for test system performance.
• Review and evaluates QC results in designated sections and takes necessary corrective actions according to established protocol.
• Performs evaluations of new lot numbers of QC and calibration material, establishes criteria for acceptance such as normal ranges and SD , and Westgard or Sigma rules.
• Performs tests.
• Performs waived, moderate, and high complexity testing
• Prioritizes testing based on assignment or established priorities, completes testing within defined turn-around-times.
• Responds effectively to changes in the workflow by coordinating a simultaneous…