Senior Technical Lead Molecular Diagnostics

3 days ago


Washington, United States Children's National Hospital Full time

The Senior Technical Lead Molecular Diagnostics will assist the Director/Manager with strategic planning, coordination, new test validation and oversee the daily activities of the assigned areas. To include evaluating cost/benefit ratios of bringing in new tests, evaluation and choosing testing platforms and data management software, research and development of new tests, validation, maintaining College of American Pathologists accreditation. Assist the Director/Manager to act as a liaison between Laboratory Medicine and all hospital departments and/or staff that are performing lab procedures. Assist in completing all technical, regulatory and quality initiatives as assigned by the Director/Manager. Perform testing or work as assigned by the Director/Manager.

Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree of Science in related genetic/molecular field. Master's degree in genetic/molecular field and/or ASCP certification in molecular diagnostics. (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
At least 5 years in an accredited CLIA molecular diagnostics laboratory with at least 2 years in a leadership/management role in a molecular diagnostics lab. (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Project management skills, terrific interpersonal and communication skills, research and development experience.

Functional Accountabilities
Strategic planning

  • Assist with evaluation of patient care and financial opportunities of bringing molecular testing in-house.
  • Evaluate pros and cons of various test platforms and data management software.
  • Evaluate costs.
Research and Development
  • Perform validation studies and write up validation summary.
  • Recognize unexpected test discrepancies and analyze causes.
  • Effectively utilize time to complete projects.
  • Keep up to date on technological developments and updates to molecular technology.
Compliance
  • Ensure policies and procedures are accurately written, reviewed and signed.
  • Ensure other regulatory requirements met (eg; MSDS, competencies, etc.).
  • Write policies and procedures pertaining to new testing for CAP accreditation.
  • Comply with other regulatory requirements.
  • Develop test reporting formats, policies, and procedures.
Daily operations
  • Train and develop staff, proactively update education and training, ensure competency of staff, ensure a teamwork environment.
  • Provide direct technical supervision to personal as needed.
  • Ensure daily operations (eg; maintenance, calibration, QC, etc.) are performed and monitored in accordance with procedures.
  • Ensure good time management with prioritization of tasks.
  • Perform troubleshooting.
  • Ensure adequate inventory of supplies and reagents.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
  • Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
  • Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
  • Partner with all team members to achieve goals
  • Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
  • Contribute to a positive work environment
  • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
  • Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
  • Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
  • Use resources efficiently
  • Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
  • Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
  • Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
  • Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
  • Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
  • Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
  • Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

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