Technical Specialist - Clinical Immunology Laboratory bei TCH Medical Center
TCH Medical Center · Houston, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Houston
We are seeking a Technical Specialist – Clinical Immunology Laboratory, a detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills, computer experience, critical thinking, and sound judgment. As a small, independent clinical laboratory, the CIL Lab requires a flexible and reliable individual who works well in a fast-paced settings and balance multiple responsibilities while ensuring accuracy and quality. Our CAP-accredited, CLIA-certified Clinical Immunology Laboratory specializes in inborn errors of immunity and offers high-complexity, laboratory-developed tests for immune deficiencies, immune depletion or repletion monitoring, and evaluation of bone marrow transplant engraftment in the Allergy, Immunology department. The lab uses techniques including flow cytometry (phenotyping, neutrophil function), cellular analyses, lymphocyte proliferation assays, and NK cell cytotoxicity. Think you’ve got what it takes?
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical, or biological science required
· Master’s degree (or higher) in biological, chemistry, or laboratory science may substitute for one year of the required experience
· BB-ASCP, C-ASP, CLSP-NCA, G-ASCP, HT-ASCP, HTL-ASCP, M-ASCP, MB-ASCP, MLS-ASCP, MP-ASCP, MT-AMT, MT-ASCP, MT-NCA, or MT-STATE certification preferred
· One of the above certifications may substitute for one year of the required experience
· 3 years’ experience in a laboratory setting applicable to their area of responsibility required
Responsibilities:
· Receives and log patient samples in EPIC Beaker; performs specimen-testing including phenotyping, flow-based functional assays, lymphocyte proliferation assays (LPA) and NK Cytotoxicity assays, quality control tasks, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
· Performs, monitors, and documents all procedural and quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
· Validates specimen identification according to hospital and departmental policies, ensuring sample type and volume are appropriate; process specimens per standard operating procedures.
· Conducts batch analysis of phenotyping results and performs daily/weekly quality control according to test requirements.
· Completes technical and clerical review of laboratory results and ensures timely reporting to physicians, physician assistants, and nurses.
· Conducts instrument function checks, calibration, maintenance, and performance evaluations.
· Executes parallel testing for all new reagents and equipment, including post-repair verification.
· Handles Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) tasks including test order troubleshooting, pending log reviews, and system updates.
· Monitor inventory and order supplies, track expiration dates and assist in resolving backorders or related supply issues.
· Implements corrective actions as needed to maintain test quality and compliance.
· Assists with proficiency testing and surveys, ensuring proper processing, testing, and reporting; investigate issues or unacceptable results and complete necessary documentation.
· Contributes to the validation and implementation of new tests, instruments, and equipment.
· Contributes to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
· Provides training, teaching, and annual competency support for laboratory testing personnel.
· Maintains proficiency in specialty areas
· Maintains laboratory organization and sanitation on a daily basis.
· Performs other essential duties as assigned; understands and adheres to laboratory operating hours and policies.
Company
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
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