TESTING PERSONNEL - MT, MLT, LT

at Clinical Reference Laboratory in Lenexa, Kansas, United States

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for the receipt and appropriate testing of Clinical Trials’ samples, and the successful uploading or entry of the results into the Laboratory Information System. SPECIFIC DUTIES: •Pre-Analytical: •Be trained and familiar with the appropriate specimen types, handling and storage requirements for the assays being performed. •Advise the pre-analytical staff in the correct handling and storage of samples and assist if required •Generate work lists for the assays to be performed •Reconcile work with the samples provided and ensure all samples to be tested are available. •Analytical (According to the relevant departmental SOPs): •Receive training and evaluation in all departmental SOPs •Document training •Perform and document daily, weekly and monthly maintenance on automated and manual equipment •Perform and document daily start-up calibration and QC of automated clinical analyzers. •Accurately prepare calibrators, controls and reagents •Perform all required testing. •Perform and document all Quality Control testing results and corrective action taken to resolve problems. •Review and release for reporting the analytical data and results •Assist in the validation and implementation of new methods and new equipment as required. •General and Administrative: •Communicate courteously, effectively and in a timely manner with co-workers. •Assist the Project Management staff in providing a quality, timely service to Clinical Trials Customers •Inform the immediate Supervisor, and appropriate Laboratory Study Coordinator or the Clinical Trials Laboratory Manager or Director of Operations, of any testing problems that occur with the results for a Clinical Trials subject, as soon as practically possible in writing. •Keep work area neat and clean. •Comply with OSHA and other safety manual procedures. •Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all CRL and client information. •Be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job. •Other duties as assigned. * denotes essential job functions