Technical Lab Specialist - LIMS

Technical Lab Specialist - Marlborough, MA | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This position has the overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, and evaluation of all technical and/or operational activities in the laboratory. Responsible for performing duties so as to operate the lab with the highest quality safety and integrity, and in an efficient, economical and businesslike manner are of utmost importance.

Pay Range: $64,900 - $116,820 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

• Assist in the development of new Electronic and instrument system integrations within Quest LIMS (Lab Information Management System)
• Create documentation for LIMS related User Acceptance Testing and Validations
• Collaborate across various groups within the Quest network, including basic troubleshooting skills when it comes to moving samples and processes through the LIMS system to Review and Reporting
• Assists Supervisors in preparedness for In-house, corporate, and accrediting agency inspections.
• Observes performance of technical SOPs covering each general bench site once annually. Dissociations from the written procedure are documented and quality improvement actions are determined in conjunction with the department manager and supervisor. Follow-up observations are made to assure improvements are in place.
• Performs system tests of data transmission across within-laboratory electronic interfaces to assure accuracy. Works with ITG and technical staff to test new interfaces.
• Monitors the performance of instrument-to-instrument accuracy, assuring timeliness. Inputs and reviews comparative data, maintains electronic and hardcopy records.
• In order to illustrate accuracy of each LIS calculation performs manual calculations as a means to provide comparative documentation. Works with ITG to test new calculations.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position

Required Work Experience:

• At least three years experience in a Clinical Laboratory setting
• Basic Experience with Lab Automation and Bioinformatics processes
• Competency management and technical training
• Laboratory regulation/accreditation

Preferred Work Experience:

• Preferred experience with LIMS and/or LIS systems

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Skills:

• PC application skills in Microsoft Office including Excel and Access.

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