Analyze biological, food safety, and environmental samples. To do so, they collect and prepare samples and materials. They select equipment and supplies to ensure optimal outcomes for final analyses, followed by result release and report issuance. They conduct technical-scientific research. They work in blood banks and hematopoietic stem cell banks. They operate medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment. They participate in vaccine, biopharmaceutical, and reagent production. They perform assisted reproductive procedures and extracorporeal circulation. They may provide technical-scientific advisory and consulting services. They work in compliance with good practice standards and procedures specific to their field of activity. Process laboratory tests. Collect and prepare specimens and materials. Receive, sort, verify, centrifuge, and distribute biological samples for analysis to respective departments. Perform bench-specific procedures, prioritizing timely result release. Release test results after quality control evaluation, test analysis, and clinical correlation. Monitor pending specimen 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. Enter workflow maps manually when not interfaced, and release tests via interfacing systems. Manage inventory control and material requisitions, considering consumption and losses of each item used in the department. Provide test-related clarifications to physicians and patients. Assume responsibility for the laboratory and/or collection site, ensuring proper laboratory operation. Archive raw data (workflow maps, spreadsheets, reports) from their department. Implement and execute quality programs and tools to ensure standardization. Serve as a knowledge multiplier—promoting and sharing technical and scientific knowledge, and training new staff members. Support colleagues with technical queries and clarify client questions. Assist in Quality Management System (QMS) processes inherent to their areas. Communicate with clients to discuss results, provide recommendations, and schedule additional tests or recollections, if necessary. Ensure accurate registration of demographic data and monitoring of patient procedures, as well as potential samples from UBS/clinics/partners, among others. Maintain inventory records and update equipment and supply status. Maintain temperature logs, POPs (Procedures of Practice), and calibration/validation certificates for equipment/instruments. Coordinate the technical team to schedule tests and ensure adherence to appropriate procedures. Manage client accounts and maintain up-to-date records. Conduct research on new methods to improve unit efficiency, accuracy, and routine operations. Ensure compliance with all applicable safety protocols and operational routines. Supervise/lead the team, providing instructions and feedback regarding procedures, protocols, routines, directives, and training/meeting outcomes. Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing laboratory operations. Ensure overall workplace organization—including cleaning routines, equipment maintenance, unit functionality, and various operational routines. Possess leadership skills to manage their team—including task delegation, performance feedback, and motivating staff to follow safety protocols and maintain laboratory cleanliness. Demonstrate effective communication skills for interaction with diverse stakeholders—including laboratory staff, suppliers, executives, and clients. **Problem-solving skills:** identify and resolve laboratory issues and troubleshoot daily equipment or operational problems.