Children's National Hospital
Senior Technical Lead Molecular Diagnostics
Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The Senior Technical Lead Molecular Diagnostics will assist the Director/Manager with strategic planning, coordination, new test validation and oversee the daily activities of the assigned areas. To include evaluating cost/benefit ratios of bringing in new tests, evaluation and choosing testing platforms and data management software, research and development of new tests, validation, maintaining College of American Pathologists accreditation. Assist the Director/Manager to act as a liaison between Laboratory Medicine and all hospital departments and/or staff that are performing lab procedures. Assist in completing all technical, regulatory and quality initiatives as assigned by the Director/Manager. Perform testing or work as assigned by the Director/Manager.
Qualifications:Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree of Science in related genetic/molecular field. Master's degree in genetic/molecular field and/or ASCP certification in molecular diagnostics. (Required)
Minimum Work ExperienceAt least 5 years in an accredited CLIA molecular diagnostics laboratory with at least 2 years in a leadership/management role in a molecular diagnostics lab. (Required)
Required Skills/KnowledgeProject management skills, terrific interpersonal and communication skills, research and development experience.
Functional AccountabilitiesStrategic planningAssist with evaluation of patient care and financial opportunities of bringing molecular testing in-house.Evaluate pros and cons of various test platforms and data management software.Evaluate costs.Research and Development
Perform validation studies and write up validation summary.Recognize unexpected test discrepancies and analyze causes.Effectively utilize time to complete projects.Keep up to date on technological developments and updates to molecular technology.Compliance
Ensure policies and procedures are accurately written, reviewed and signed.Ensure other regulatory requirements met (eg; MSDS, competencies, etc.).Write policies and procedures pertaining to new testing for CAP accreditation.Comply with other regulatory requirements.Develop test reporting formats, policies, and procedures.Daily operations
Train and develop staff, proactively update education and training, ensure competency of staff, ensure a teamwork environment.Provide direct technical supervision to personal as needed.Ensure daily operations (eg; maintenance, calibration, QC, etc.) are performed and monitored in accordance with procedures.Ensure good time management with prioritization of tasks.Perform troubleshooting.Ensure adequate inventory of supplies and reagents.Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Qualifications:Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree of Science in related genetic/molecular field. Master's degree in genetic/molecular field and/or ASCP certification in molecular diagnostics. (Required)
Minimum Work ExperienceAt least 5 years in an accredited CLIA molecular diagnostics laboratory with at least 2 years in a leadership/management role in a molecular diagnostics lab. (Required)
Required Skills/KnowledgeProject management skills, terrific interpersonal and communication skills, research and development experience.
Functional AccountabilitiesStrategic planningAssist with evaluation of patient care and financial opportunities of bringing molecular testing in-house.Evaluate pros and cons of various test platforms and data management software.Evaluate costs.Research and Development
Perform validation studies and write up validation summary.Recognize unexpected test discrepancies and analyze causes.Effectively utilize time to complete projects.Keep up to date on technological developments and updates to molecular technology.Compliance
Ensure policies and procedures are accurately written, reviewed and signed.Ensure other regulatory requirements met (eg; MSDS, competencies, etc.).Write policies and procedures pertaining to new testing for CAP accreditation.Comply with other regulatory requirements.Develop test reporting formats, policies, and procedures.Daily operations
Train and develop staff, proactively update education and training, ensure competency of staff, ensure a teamwork environment.Provide direct technical supervision to personal as needed.Ensure daily operations (eg; maintenance, calibration, QC, etc.) are performed and monitored in accordance with procedures.Ensure good time management with prioritization of tasks.Perform troubleshooting.Ensure adequate inventory of supplies and reagents.Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance