Location: Melbourne, FL
Company: Northrop Grumman
sections of responsibility: Blood Bank, Microbiology ( Bacteriology, Virology, Parasitology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology, Immunology, Molecular Diagnostics), Core Lab, (Hematology, Coagulation, Routine Chemistry, Urinalysis), Special Chemistry. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Quality/No Harm: Complies with the department policies/processes/procedures to provide accurate results, quality products and services with 2 errors per year.
Assures valid results as evidenced by zero patient or sample identification errors in the pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases of laboratory procedures. Understands and applies sample quality control and equipment quality control per department policy
as measured by review of quality control logs with 5 errors per year. Is a self-starter in identifying and assuming ownership of opportunities for improvement.
Stewardship: Manages daily workload in a productive manner. Customer Experience: Uses knowledge of instrumentation and procedures to assist others in troubleshooting and to cross train. Complies with " I CARE" values as measured by no positive disciplinary action per Human Resources Policy 4.01. Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: As required for Medical Technologist licensure by State of Florida and in accordance with CLIA guidelines. Appropriate certification by the ASCP or other similar accrediting agencies preferred.
Must be willing and able to work with bio-hazardous/toxic materials following OSHA guidelines.
Excellent human relations skills Excellent organizational skills. Excellent communication skills. Strong computer skills. Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control procedures. Must be able to work weekends and holidays when needed. May be required to take call. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Visual acuity and manual dexterity to perform clinical/technical tasks. Must pass color blindness test. Must be able to lift 10 - 20 lbs. unassisted. Must be able to stand for extended periods (2-3 hours). Must be able to sit and operate a computer. MENTAL DEMANDS: Must be able to function in ahighly stressful environment.
Responsible for problem solvingsituations. Able to make independent decisions. Competent and confident ininterpretation of all tests performed in the section. Description: POSITION SUMMARY: To be fully engaged in providing No Harm / Quality, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: working as a team to maintain responsible attitudes, performing laboratory testing to provide quality results and using resources efficiently. The Medical Technologist is assigned to one or more of the following laboratory sections of responsibility: Blood Bank, Microbiology ( Bacteriology, Virology, Parasitology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology, Immunology, Molecular Diagnostics), Core Lab, (Hematology, Coagulation, Routine Chemistry, Urinalysis), Special Chemistry.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Quality/No Harm: Complies with the department policies/processes/procedures to provide accurate results, quality products and services with 2 errors per year. Assures valid results as evidenced by zero patient or sample identification errors in the pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases of laboratory procedures. Understands and applies sample quality control and equipment quality control per department policy as measured by review of quality control logs with 5 errors per year.
Is a self-starter in identifying and assuming ownership of opportunities for improvement. Stewardship: Manages daily workload in a productive manner. Customer Experience: Uses knowledge of instrumentation and procedures to assist others in troubleshooting and to cross train. Complies with " I CARE" values as measured by no positive disciplinary action per Human Resources Policy 4.01. Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: As required for Medical Technologist licensure by State of Florida and in accordance with CLIA guidelines.
Appropriate certification by the ASCP or other similar accrediting agencies preferred. Must be willing and able to work with bio-hazardous/toxic materials following OSHA guidelines. Excellent human relations skills Excellent organizational skills. Excellent communication skills. Strong computer skills. Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control procedures. Must be able to work weekends and holidays when needed. May be required to take call. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Visual acuity and manual dexterity to perform clinical/technical tasks.
Must pass color blindness test. Must be able to lift 10 - 20 lbs. unassisted. Must be able to stand for extended periods (2-3 hours). Must be able to sit and operate a computer. MENTAL DEMANDS: Must be able to function in ahighly stressful environment. Responsible for problem solvingsituations. Able to make independent decisions. Competent and confident ininterpretation of all tests performed in the section. PDN-9ad3bc1e-abfe-45a3-a138-11af120f2585
- $80,000 Health, Vision and Dental Insurance; paid time off to include sick days and 12+ paid holidays; 401K Essential Job Functions: · Perform analysis for chemicals and finished product. The Chemist must maintain and record all data utilizing Good Documentation Practices and compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures.
· Be very familiar with FDA requirements for laboratory personnel· Self sufficient, self starter. · Order and Maintain adequate supplies needed for testing· Peer review of other analyst's work for accuracy· Perform Laboratory maintenance duties, as needed· Ability to author and edit applicable Standard Operating Procedures and test methods and ensure compliance
with GLP Requirements· Maintain and Calibrate lab instrumentation per Company SOPs· Monitor unit performance and take proactive measures to ensure proficiency, efficiency, and conformance to c GMP· Review and approve specific quality documentation including, but not limited to, raw materials, finished product, consumer complaints, lab incidents and investigations, annual product reports· Initiate and conduct continuous improvement initiatives for the laboratory· Practice safe laboratory operations· Direct Interface with laboratory equipment service providers· Cross-training in the microbiological laboratory Knowledge : · Chemist must be proficient with HPLC and GC equipment along with other laboratory
equipment/procedures· Must be organized and detail-oriented· Chemist must be able to work alone to accomplish task· Proficient in all common laboratory techniques (to include reagent preparation, labeling, etc.) and instrumentation· Must be proficient in performing basic mathematical and scientific calculations Minimum Qualifications: 3 - 5 years of previous experience performing the above tasks Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or closely related Life Science Degree c GMP experience is required
