Lead Molecular Genomic Specialist

Provide direct support for Molecular Genomic Supervisor by monitoring complex molecular work of technical staff. The Lead Molecular Genomic Specialist assists in test development, gathers data for management reports, and regularly performs the duties of Molecular Genomic Specialists, including the accurate performance of advanced clinical molecular testing. This position functions as the Molecular Genomic Supervisor during the Supervisor's absence.

Job Summary

Provide direct support for Molecular Genomic Supervisor by monitoring complex molecular work of technical staff. The Lead Molecular Genomic Specialist assists in test development, gathers data for management reports and regularly performs the duties of Molecular Genomic Specialists including the accurate performance of advanced clinical molecular testing. This position functions as the Molecular Genomic Supervisor during the Supervisor's absence.

Essential Functions

Perform clinical testing in accordance with established SOPs. Maintain oversight of all clinical testing. Maintain clinical workflow for area to meet established quality and TAT, including technologist and bench schedule, and status of cases (STAT, special request, etc.).

Monitor personnel and workflow in area. Track and monitor QA/QC in conjunction with other laboratory leadership. Maintain all QA documentation for area including tracking reagent lot numbers, in/out of use dates, expiration date, etc.; Exception Log with corrective action follow-up; and QA reports.

Maintain competency for all benches in area. Rotate regularly through clinical workflow. Be able to step in and help clinical work when necessary. Troubleshoot problematic cases, including when to repeat case and when to cancel testing.

Act as point-person for communication with vendors regarding problems with instruments and/or software. Update SOPs as needed to maintain current accurate procedure documentation.

With support and guidance from laboratory leadership and Medical Director, oversee supplemental validations and implementation of procedural changes. Write-up all supplemental validations and compile supporting data. Oversee training of technologists, including new hires and cross training of current technologists.

Monitor and assess competency for all area technologists. Adhere to CAP and other regulatory agency regulations for competency assessment. Monitor Proficiency Testing for assays in area. Track all results for concordance and document as appropriate.

Work with QA and lab leadership and Medical Director as needed for preparation for inspections. Complete performance reviews for all area Molecular Genomic Specialists.

Monitor and approve reagent/supply orders for area. Act as liaison for daily happenings in clinical workflow between technologists and laboratory leadership.

Track area technologist indirect hours (MRS).Work with laboratory leadership including Medical Director for ideas for, validation of, and implementation of development projects.

Maintain track of technical and professional development, including but not limited to attendance at seminars/webinars and participation in educational programs and activities.

*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

*Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Effort

Ability to sit or stand for stand for prolonged periods of time.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

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Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Lead Molecular Genomic Specialist Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status PI241268245