Senior Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT US:
Biodesix is a leading diagnostic solutions company, driven to improve clinical care and outcomes for patients.

Biodesix Diagnostic Tests support clinical decisions to expedite personalized care and improve outcomes for patients with lung disease. 

Biodesix Development Services enable the world's leading biopharmaceutical, life sciences, and research institutions with scientific, technological, and operational capabilities that fuel the development of diagnostic tests, tools, and therapeutics.  

Our Mission: Transform patient care and improve outcomes through personalized diagnostics that are timely, accessible, and address immediate clinical needs.

Our Vision: A world where patient diseases are conquered with the guidance of personalized diagnostics.  

JOB LOCATION & SHIFTS :

On-Site in De Soto, KS

Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

THE ROLE:

The Senior Laboratory Technician primary focus is ensuring that all equipment, supplies, training, facility and laboratory materials are timely and accurately prepared so that the laboratory team can execute on the timely and accurate delivery of daily work in the Biodesix laboratory setting.  The SLT is a subject matter expert (SME) across all Biodesix tests, reagents, periodic compliance activities and equipment and is the primary resource for training new and developing Laboratory Technicians (LTs).   The SLT acts as a resource and mentor for other laboratory personnel, which requires previously acquired education, technical training and/or experience required to perform regulated clinical laboratory test realization (i.e., test specimen receipt through test result generation) using standard in-vitro laboratory techniques within a proprietary LIMS system and the Biodesix regulatory environment(s) and a commitment to teaching and effective communication. 

A successful SLT leads and is responsible for the setup, support and execution of daily, and periodic activities of the laboratory to ensure smooth daily functioning while interacting cross-functionally in the organization to achieve these goals.  The SLT must embrace a culture of transparency and proactive communication to share data, technical knowledge, process improvements as well as process errors and inefficiencies by promptly and professionally communicating with both colleagues and managers in a way that exhibits a commitment to delivering quality patient results through tenaciousness and follow through to resolution and furthering the SLT skillset, and the skillsets of those around them. 

The SLT is competent and may be called on to perform any/all duties and responsibilities of the LT I, LT II and LT III roles. 

Immediate and ongoing training will be provided to supplement key skills required to perform the functions of this position and promote growth within the laboratory and the wider organization.  The Biodesix laboratory operates 7 days a week to deliver lung disease testing both timely and accurately to our physicians and patients and therefore weekend, holiday and evening working hours may be required in employment as LT III at Biodesix. 

Appropriate designees may act as responsible delegates according to the established Roles and Responsibilities, including day to day responsibilities required for CAP/CLIA and NYS CLEP, as well as all state-specific requirements in which Biodesix is an approved test facility.  This position is designated as a Laboratory Supervisor and is expected to meet the applicable qualification, oversight, and responsibility requirements under 10 NYCRR Part 58, as well as the responsibilities defined in HR S4.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• The SLT has greater than 3 years experience in Biodesix, or equivalent, High Complexity Testing and timely and accurately: 
• Owns mentoring and training laboratory staff to achieve competencies, and assisting others 
• Owns ensuring that all laboratory equipment, reagents and operations are properly prepared every day to meet the incoming operational demands 
• Is deemed Competent in all the of KS Biodesix Laboratory defined competencies, and trains all other personnel to meet their competencies 
• Completes annual continuing education (CE) requirements set by applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies and/or management 
• Performs all duties within SOP 
• Enters appropriate data into LIMS, QMS and associated lab tracking systems 
• Performs basic and advanced maintenance, qualification, re-qualification and housekeeping of laboratory, supplies and non-analytical laboratory equipment following SOPs  
• Leads and Assists in the creation and revision of Laboratory SOPs in the Quality Management System (QMS) 
• Strives to achieve audit readiness and compliance at all times 
• Performs all job functions in accordance with HIPAA 
• Notifies management and takes appropriate corrective action for any failures in test execution, processes, facilities and/or equipment  
• Plans, Leads and Participates in Continuous Improvement Projects throughout Biodesix 
• Leads and Acts as a resource for questions from colleagues in all areas 
• Leads internal manufacturing, reagents and assembly 
• Leads and is SME in other assigned lab support areas not directly tied to daily delivery of testing which may include, but are not limited to: Safety Officer, OSHA, HAZMAT, Biohazard, QMS documentation, control, facility repair, creating a clean and welcoming premises 
• Act as responsible delegate according to established roles and responsibilities, including day to day responsibilities required within Biodesix QMS  
• Comply with the Laboratory Continuing Education program and all other business assigned Trainings required for performance of job requirements 
• All other duties as assigned 

Leadership Responsibilities 

• Sets team strategy, priorities, and performance expectations aligned to organizational goals 
• Drives talent development, succession planning, and workforce planning 
• Provides ongoing feedback and conducts performance evaluations 
• Promotes a culture of respect, collaboration, and belonging across the team and broader organization   
• Patient and dedicated to the training process to efficiently bring technicians to the appropriate level of proficiency while striving to improve training materials and techniques 

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Outstanding technical laboratory skills and ability to operate independently and train others 
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong commitment to thoroughness and error-free execution of procedures 
• Knowledge of lab safety and GLP 
• Basic computer and typing skills required (Microsoft Office suite) 
• Ability to work well in a team environment with strong work ethic and commitment to continuous improvement 
• Designated as a General Supervisor, for all Biodesix tests 
• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology; or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined by CLIA; OR 
• Minimum 3 years' experience with high complexity testing in HPLC, LC-MS and/or ELISA 

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
This role shall comply, at a minimum, with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined in: 

• CLIA: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Requirements, Title 42 Code of Federal Regulations Part 493 
• CAP: College of American Pathologists (CAP) 
• NYS CLEP: New York State Department of Health, Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program (CLEP), New York State Public Health Law, Article 5 Title 5 
• All other applicable state and regulatory governing authorities including but not limited to: CA, PA, RI, MD 
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

• Compensation rate starting at $35 per hour
• Discretionary Bonus opportunity 
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision 
• Insurance: Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance 
• Financial benefits: 401(k), Flex Spending Account 
• 120 hours of annual vacation 
• 72 hours of paid sick time off  
• 11 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Voluntary Benefits 
• Employee recognition program

Biodesix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.