You’ll need
Certifications
✓Bachelor's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science (CLS/MLS), medical technology (MT), chemistry, biological science from an accredited institution or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in addition to a certificate in MLS.
✓A HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree.
✓ASCP or other certification pertinent to the laboratory field may be required depending on the laboratory specialty and prevailing regulatory requirements.
✓Employees obtaining CT certification(s) after January 1, 2004 will be required to demonstrate evidence of ongoing maintenance of certification.
✓Employees obtaining SCT certification(s) after January 1, 2006 will be required to demonstrate evidence of ongoing maintenance of certification.
Education
✓or a Master's degree from an accredited institution in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science or medical technology and four years of relevant laboratory experience
✓or a Doctoral degree in chemistry or a biological science and two years of relevant laboratory experience.
✓Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, organization, and efficiency while exercising sound judgment, decision-making, and project management skills.
Master's degree or Doctoral (PhD) degree from an accredited institution in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science or medical technology preferred.
Qualifications
✓Six years of relevant laboratory experience
✓Other clinical laboratory specialty certificates will be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis.
✓Test development/innovation leader for multiple complex cross-area projects.
✓Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
✓Proven ability to interpret and apply scientific literature, reference materials, and existing methodologies to develop and implement innovative laboratory methods, processes, or products.
✓Adaptable and flexible in managing multiple projects involving diverse technologies, platforms, and scientific disciplines.
✓Strong analytical, problem-solving, and scientific expertise with comprehensive knowledge of laboratory procedures and best practices.
✓Extensive experience with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies, including assay development, optimization, validation, and data interpretation.
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan optionsDental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverageVision: Affordable plan with national networkPre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
About the role
Division/Departmental test development/innovation platform leader who develops, innovates, evaluates, and implements novel/new tests, methodologies, technologies, or products for the laboratory under the intellectual and scientific guidance of laboratory directors and senior principal developer.