Med Lab Scientist - CIRL Flow Cytometry

Children's Hospital and Health System•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Performs, analyzes, and reports flow cytometry results from a variety of specimens to provide clinical data which aid the physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Works with clients as a knowledge resource and to ensure appropriate sample submission and result delivery. Works with the laboratory administrative and medical director to review test menu, stewardship and new opportunities and test development. Completes all aspects of immunophenotyping including sample preparation, staining acquisition, and data analysis using flow cytometry technology. Analyzes, evaluates, interprets, and reports test results. Operates, calibrates and performs routine maintenance on new and existing lab equipment. Maintains stock of chemicals, reagents, and supplies by ordering, purchasing, or by personal preparation. Develops, validates and writes procedures for diagnostic tests Performs, interprets, and reports validation studies, proficiency testing, procedure Turnaround Time (TAT), and productivity according to laboratory guidelines Verifies accuracy and precision of test methods using standard statistical techniques. Creates and maintains accurate and timely records of procedures and test results. Develops and applies standard quality control procedures to assure the quality of test results. Interacts with clinical supervisory personnel, physicians, faculty and other laboratory technologists. Maintains a safe environment by following CDC, OSHA, Joint Commission, CLIA, California and CAP guidelines. Communicates test information concerning methods and procedures, sample and storage requirements, TATs, days tests are performed, and QC trends. Utilizes Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) to perform tasks such as test ordering, specimen accessioning, reporting, correcting, changing, crediting, and looking up previous results. Maintains client relationships and asks as knowledge resource for external labs and submitters. Attends conferences as applicable to demonstrate value of testing.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Requires advanced level of chemistry, biology, genetics, and mathematics, acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in science required
1+ years experience in clinical lab required, experience performing cytometry preferred
Clinical laboratory experience with certification and/or eligibility as a medical technologist (clinical laboratory scientist) preferred

Nice To Haves

Advanced graduate degree or training in laboratory science preferred
Experience with capillary electrophoresis equipment and/or flow cytometry equipment preferred

Responsibilities

Performs, analyzes, and reports flow cytometry results from a variety of specimens to provide clinical data which aid the physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Works with clients as a knowledge resource and to ensure appropriate sample submission and result delivery.
Works with the laboratory administrative and medical director to review test menu, stewardship and new opportunities and test development.
Completes all aspects of immunophenotyping including sample preparation, staining acquisition, and data analysis using flow cytometry technology.
Analyzes, evaluates, interprets, and reports test results.
Operates, calibrates and performs routine maintenance on new and existing lab equipment.
Maintains stock of chemicals, reagents, and supplies by ordering, purchasing, or by personal preparation.
Develops, validates and writes procedures for diagnostic tests
Performs, interprets, and reports validation studies, proficiency testing, procedure Turnaround Time (TAT), and productivity according to laboratory guidelines
Verifies accuracy and precision of test methods using standard statistical techniques.
Creates and maintains accurate and timely records of procedures and test results.
Develops and applies standard quality control procedures to assure the quality of test results.
Interacts with clinical supervisory personnel, physicians, faculty and other laboratory technologists.
Maintains a safe environment by following CDC, OSHA, Joint Commission, CLIA, California and CAP guidelines.
Communicates test information concerning methods and procedures, sample and storage requirements, TATs, days tests are performed, and QC trends.
Utilizes Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) to perform tasks such as test ordering, specimen accessioning, reporting, correcting, changing, crediting, and looking up previous results.
Maintains client relationships and asks as knowledge resource for external labs and submitters.
Attends conferences as applicable to demonstrate value of testing.