BLS Clinical Laboratory Specialist

Thank you for your interest in The University of New Orleans. Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin. The required information is listed below in the job posting. You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment. Department OPH-Bureau of Lab Services Job Summary Job Description Conducts testing and interprets data of highly complex clinical laboratory testing for human specimens. Performs chemical, physical, and/or biological analysis of samples to detect, quantify and characterize substances and organisms of public health or regulatory significance. Receives samples, ensures that samples meet acceptance criteria, and maintains proper sample handling according to laboratory procedures and complying with federal and state laws and regulations related to CLIA, HIPAA and other laboratory compliance regulations. Ensures that assigned samples are tested in a timely manner. Ensures that pre-analytical and post-analytical aspects of the testing process meets acceptance guidelines prior to releasing results. Uses the laboratory information management system (LIMS) to log samples, track samples, enter sample results, and to release reports to Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and submitting healthcare organizations. Maintains competency for all applicable test methods, including operation and maintenance of equipment and instrumentation and participation in proficiency testing as required by regulatory guidelines. Performs routine daily, weekly, and monthly quality control and quality assurance duties. Performs calibration and preventative maintenance of all equipment, troubleshoots instrument problems, and reports all quality failures to the laboratory supervisor, manager, and/or quality assurance officer. Completes non-conformance reports and root cause analysis for quality control failures. Maintains awareness and understanding of laboratory safety and security by following all laboratory procedures for properly discarding samples and chemical waste. Responsible for reporting unsafe conditions to the laboratory supervisor. Maintains compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and ensures the retention and protection of laboratory data at all times. Other tasks as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in biological, environmental, or chemical science. Minimum 3 years professional experience in a biological, chemical, or environmental laboratory. Minimum 1 year professional experience with the laboratory information management system (LIMS). Must have a valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist (CLS-G) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLC-S) license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; effective organizational and time management skills. Great attention to detail and follow up. Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities. Proficient in the use of Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel. DESIRED: Advanced degree. Minimum 4 years professional experience in a biological, chemical, or environmental laboratory. Minimum 2 years professional experience with the laboratory information management system (LIMS). Minimum 2 years professional experience working within a public health setting. Relevant industry certifications. SALARY: 70-80k Required Attachments Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience; Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems; Names and contact information of three references; Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered. Posting Close Date This position will remain open until filled. Note to Applicant: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. The University of New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor. Located on the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, only 15 minutes from the French Quarter, the University of New Orleans occupies a 195-acre campus in one of the finest residential areas of the city. Founded in 1958, the University of New Orleans was the first integrated university to open in the South. UNO has graduated more than 80,000 alumni - more than half of whom live and work in the greater New Orleans metropolitan area. Ranked Top 50 in the Nation for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report. The Brookings Institution ranked UNO third in the nation for providing equal access to higher education for students from all income levels. The University of New Orleans is the most ethnically diverse college in Louisiana according to College Factual, a data analytics company that focuses on higher education outcomes. For years, UNO has appeared on U.S. News & World Report’s least debt list (schools whose graduates have the least amount of debt) among national universities. The University has been classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research University (high research activity), one of fewer than 100 public universities that holds this prestigious designator. The University of New Orleans is also a major business driver in metro New Orleans, generating a total economic impact of $470.5 million for metropolitan New Orleans in the 2014-15 fiscal year. UNO Welcomes Job Applicants from Varied Backgrounds The University of New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.