Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Leads quality and regulatory/compliance activities to include method and instrument evaluations, quality control processes, materials, documentation and data analysis in accordance with lab policies and accreditation agencies.
• Reviews quality control for problem identification to include troubleshooting issues and implement solutions to increase performance efficiency.
• Performs moderately and/or high complex testing in the clinical laboratories.
• Coordinates with system laboratory sites to ensure consistency in Blood Bank operations.
• Develops and establishes procedures for collecting, processing and analyzing biological specimens and other substances.
• Ensures up-to-date procedure manuals and laboratory policies are regularly reviewed and updated.
• Monitors updates to the Laboratory Information System and communicates changes to laboratory staff to ensure the accurate display of results and/or information.
• Serves as the primary technical resource, ensuring proper instrument calibration and performance.
• Oversees validation/verification studies for new instruments, methods and tests.
• Participates in inspection readiness activities, including tracer activities for regulatory and accreditation agencies.
• Partners in the teaching/training of staff and students (e.g. Clinical Laboratory Science students, residents, new associates, etc.).
• Oversees the inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents, applying asset management principles to ensure adequate stock and resource optimization
• Assists with purchasing, writing specifications, contacting suppliers, researching and evaluating products.
• Serves as a consultant to health care clinicians, providing advice on laboratory testing and results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.