Technical Specialist- Full-Time- Anatomic Pathology- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Job Accountabilities:

Technical Services: 

• Monitors pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical phases of test systems
• Periodically reviews the range and types of tests offered to ensure laboratory services remain supportive of advances in laboratory testing systems
• Keeps abreast of technical development in area of specialization
• Acts as a resource person for the section’s services
• Maintains technical ability and knowledge required to supervise the performance of any procedure in the section
• Assists in the formulation and monitoring of a Quality Control/Quality Improvement program
• Takes responsibility for staff errors
• Oversees and resolves test system problems for all assays through instrument troubleshooting, assessing operator performance and monitoring trends in patient data and quality control data to determine proper instrument/method performance
• Develops new assays through to validation
• Ensures enrollment in appropriate Proficiency Testing programs which meet federal, state, and accrediting agency requirements; Manages the entry of results into appropriate database for all proficiency testing results
• Monitors workflow and workload within the sections and adapts operational plan accordingly in a timely manner
• Assists clinicians and researchers in utilizing lab services in support of special projects and research protocols
• Meets with clinical research sponsors/auditors to review lab service support for various clinical trials 
• Ensures equipment is maintained with appropriate documentation
• Follows manufacturer’s guidelines and routine preventive maintenance schedules for all equipment in the sections
• Assumes bench responsibilities when required
• Maintains competency in all technical aspects of the section
• Able to perform, troubleshoot, and explain each test procedure currently performed in the section
• Performs teaching functions with residents/fellows, Medical Laboratory Science and other students

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities are essential
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal/verbal communication skills
• Represents Penn Medicine in a consistently professional manner 

Credentials:

• Appropriate certification from ASCP (Preferred)
• Appropriate Specialist Certification (Preferred)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or other biological or chemical science or U.S. equivalent (substantiated by foreign credential evaluation statement) (Required)
• Master's degree (Preferred)
• 2+ years of clinical laboratory experience (Required)
• Additional education and/or training in Management or Lab Management (Preferred)