Laboratory Analyst - Salto

Description

Job Summary: Laboratory professional responsible for processing tests, performing sample collections, triage, quality control, equipment maintenance, and communication with clients, ensuring standardization and compliance. Key Highlights: 1. Laboratory test processing and analysis 2. Quality control management and equipment maintenance 3. Communication with clients and technical team Process laboratory tests; Perform sample collection and preparation; Receive, triage, verify, centrifuge, and distribute biological samples to respective departments for analysis; Execute procedures assigned to your workstation, prioritizing result release; Release test results after quality control analysis, test analysis, and clinical correlations; Monitor pending collections and/or test results; Perform and evaluate internal and external quality control for conducted tests; Control, monitor, and record preventive and corrective equipment maintenance; Perform equipment maintenance; Manually enter work maps when not interfaced, and release tests via interface; Manage inventory control and material requisitions, considering consumption/loss of each item used in the department; Provide test clarifications to physicians and patients; Archive raw data (work maps, spreadsheets, reports) from your department; Implement and execute quality programs and tools to ensure standardization; Act as a multiplier, promoting and transferring technical and scientific knowledge, and training new employees; Support colleagues with technical questions and clarify client inquiries; Communicate\-with clients to discuss results, provide recommendations, and schedule additional tests/re-collects if necessary; Ensure accurate registration of patient demographic data and monitoring of patient procedures; Maintain inventory records and update equipment and supplies; Maintain temperature logs, POPs, and calibration/validation certificates for equipment/instruments. Coordinate the technical team to schedule tests and ensure proper procedures are followed; Manage client accounts and maintain updated records; Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and routines; Providing instructions and feedback regarding procedures, protocols, routines, directives, and various trainings/meetings; Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing laboratory operations; Ensure overall workplace organization, including cleaning routines, equipment maintenance, unit functionality, and various routines; Effective communication skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders, including laboratory staff, suppliers, executives, and clients; **Problem-solving skills:** identify and resolve issues occurring in the laboratory and troubleshoot daily equipment problems.