Quality Specialist Technologist - Anatomic Pathology/Histology
Description
Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.
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NeoGenomics is looking for a Anatomic Pathology Quality Specialist Technologist for our lab in Ramsey, NJ who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.
Shift: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm (subject to change based on business needs)
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Position Summary:
The Quality Specialist Technologist Anatomic Pathology I (AP-QST I) works under minimal supervision and demonstrates proficiency of core responsibilities performed in a moderate and high complexity testing Anatomic Pathology laboratory and performs duties as assigned. This is the advanced level for the Technologist job category responsible for assisting the department site supervisor/managers, who are ultimately responsible for the execution of quality imperatives. The AP-QST I assists with the implementation of key priorities and supporting quality requirements and initiatives in department operations set by the Anatomic Pathology Quality Manager and/or the Director of Anatomic Pathology.
Core Responsibilities:
- Demonstrated proficiency in core responsibilities of a Histotechnologist (HTL) and performs duties as assigned
- Attend the Quality Monthly Meeting and any other quality meetings as required.
- Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Quality Management Program of the department
- Ensure that all site-specific department employees are assigned to the correct QMS job codes for correct assignment of departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
- The AP-QST I is the point of contact and coordinates/assists employees with the navigation of the MasterControl and MediaLab Document control modules
- Perform all AP Quality onboarding function
- Assist in preparation of Monthly Metrics and DIVE slides for Quality Review Board meetings for managers
- Support the department managers and QSTs in executing the identification, investigation, and correction of nonconforming events (CAPA, Issue Reviews (IR), Customer Complaints, Planned Deviations, or other nonconforming events). The AP-QST is the primary resource to assist department management, QST, and/or department staff with navigating the Issue Review and CAPA modules in MasterControl, as well as assisting department staff with training on the processes and various ways of identifying IRs
- Ensure all audit findings are closed out with completeness of appropriate documentation
- Assist operational management in maintaining an inspection-ready laboratory and department
Experience, Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution - OR -Associate of Science in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution - OR -Equivalent education of 60 semester hours with 24 semester hours in biological and chemical science courses
- 2 years or more of Histology equivalent experience (high complexity testing) preferred
- Advanced understanding of general laboratory techniques with emphasis on department specific techniques
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Nationally: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Pay Range (will vary based on location & experience) $71,397.95 - $107,096.93 annually, plus bonus
In all instances, the salary paid will satisfy minimum salary laws.
Disclaimer
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