Description
Job Summary:
Analyzes biological and environmental samples, processes laboratory tests, performs quality control, and manages teams and processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Key Highlights:
1. Analysis of biological, bromatological, and environmental samples
2. Processing and release of laboratory tests
3. Team management and regulatory compliance assurance
Analyze samples of biological, bromatological, and environmental materials. To this end, collect and prepare samples and materials. Select equipment and supplies to achieve optimal final analytical results for subsequent release and issuance of reports. Conduct technical\-scientific research. Work in blood banks and hematopoietic stem cell banks. Operate diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy equipment. Participate in vaccine, biopharmaceutical, and reagent production. Perform assisted reproduction and extracorporeal circulation. May provide technical\-scientific advisory and consulting services. Work in accordance with good practice standards and procedures specific to their field of activity.
Process laboratory tests.
Collect and prepare materials.
Receive, triage, verify, centrifuge, and distribute biological samples for analysis to respective departments.
Perform tasks assigned to their 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 maintenance of equipment.
Perform equipment maintenance.
Enter work maps manually when not interfaced, and release tests via interface.
Manage inventory control and material requisitions, considering consumption/losses of each item used in the department.
Provide test-related clarifications to physicians and patients.
Be responsible for the laboratory and/or collection site, ensuring proper laboratory operation.
Archive raw data (work maps, spreadsheets, reports) from their 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 staff.
Support colleagues with technical questions and clarify client inquiries.
Assist in SGQ processes inherent to their areas.
Communicate\-with clients to discuss results, make recommendations, and schedule additional tests/re-collections, if necessary.
Ensure accurate registration of patient 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, and calibration/validation certificates for equipment/instruments.
Coordinate the technical team to schedule tests and ensure appropriate procedures are followed.
Manage client accounts and maintain updated records.
Conduct research on new methods to improve unit efficiency, accuracy, and routine operations.
Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
Supervise/lead the team by providing instructions and feedback regarding procedures, protocols, routines, directives, and training/meeting outcomes.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing laboratory operations.
Ensure workplace organization, including cleaning routines, equipment maintenance, unit functionality, and various operational routines.
Possess leadership skills to manage their team, including task delegation, feedback provision, and motivating staff to follow safety protocols and maintain laboratory cleanliness.
Effective communication skills for interacting with various stakeholders, including laboratory staff, suppliers, executives, and clients.
**Problem-solving skills:** Identify and resolve issues occurring in the laboratory and troubleshoot daily equipment problems.