Clinical Lab Assoc III, Pre-Analytical - Weekend AM
Abbott Laboratories
Summary
The Senior Clinical Lab Associate, Specimen Processing is responsible for performing the day-to-day operations of the Specimen Processing Department; including, but not limited to, lab productivity and process line support, exception handling, lab maintenance, and lab logistics.
Job description
Position Overview
The Senior Clinical Lab Associate, Specimen Processing is responsible for performing the day-to-day operations of the Specimen Processing Department; including, but not limited to, lab productivity and process line support, exception handling, lab maintenance, and lab logistics.
Essential Duties
- Lead production workflow and automation troubleshooting
- Advanced sample problem resolution
- Sample storage audits and troubleshooting
- Advanced automation maintenance
- Monitor production reports and goal progress
- Support employee feedback and redirection
- Support the review and editing of standard operating procedures
- Lead team meetings
- Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures
- Maintain documentation of problems and problem resolutions following Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Work with leadership to develop department goals that align with organizational priorities
- Support operational initiatives including quality and process improvements, SOP development, department inspections and audits
- Assist and support the Clinical Lab Training Department
- Handle and dispose of all specimens following standard precautions and applicable safety policies
- Support employee engagement initiatives and activities to maintain and improve team morale
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and adapt to changing workload
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- High level of listening skills and attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to flex hours and work nights and/or weekends as needed
- Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds for approximately 25% of a typical working day
- Ability to work seated for approximately 50% of a typical working day
- Ability to work standing for approximately 50% of a typical working day
- Ability to perform repetitive motions
- Tolerate the handling of bodily fluids and solids
Requirements
- High School Degree/General Education Diploma
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- 2+ years of experience working in a laboratory, medical or high throughput environment
- 1+ year of experience leading, mentoring and/or coaching others with or without direct reports
- General knowledge and understanding of CAP, GLP, GDP, CLIA, New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), and HIPAA
- Intermediate knowledge and experience using Internet navigation, email, Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare technology leader founded in 1888 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. As an international medtech and pharmaceutical company, Abbott operates in approximately 160 countries worldwide with a workforce of over 115,000 employees. The company is organized into four major business segments: Medical Devices (48% of revenue), Diagnostics (20%), Nutritional Products (19%), and Established Pharmaceutical Products (12%). Abbott's medical devices portfolio includes revolutionary technologies such as the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring system for diabetes management, cardiovascular devices like the MitraClip and TriClip for heart valve repair, and neuromodulation systems for chronic pain management. The company's diagnostics division pioneered breakthrough tests including the first licensed HIV blood test in 1985. With a rich history spanning over 135 years, Abbott has consistently been recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies since 1984 and continues to drive innovation in healthcare technology to help people live healthier, fuller lives.