Senior Medical Technologist

Clinical Lab TechnologistThis position performs high complexity clinical lab procedures in support of the NMH and LCH transplant centers. These procedures include molecular based HLA tissue typing, flow cytometric crossmatching, flow cytometric and luminex (solid phase) antibody testing and immunoassays at a high technical level. May manage one or more phase(s) of a major project(s) or all activities of a small project. Ensures overall lab compliance with all associated rules and regulations. This position may include some overtime including on-call hours.Technical: Establishes, validates & optimizes protocols & coordinates multiple complex projects. Excels in performing assays (as trained), analyzes, and interprets clinical histocompatibility tests. Serves as a resource for colleagues for technical problem resolution. Provides resolution for re-occurring instrument/reagent issues and provides insight to supervisor and management, as needed. Contacts and continuously follows up with manufacturers (reagents) and technical support specialists (instruments) in resolving complex issues. Continuously participates in validations of new assays/reagents/software packages as a part of a team or independently. Generates presentations – as requested by supervisor/management – for educational or workflow improvement purposes. Understands, is familiar with, and monitors efficiency of workflow process. Analyzes & interprets data of assays performed with in-depth knowledge and has ability to correlate the results between methodologies. Recognizes result patterns & alerts the review personnel. Recognizes system/test failures, takes necessary actions to solve known issues independently and notifies superiors or supervisors. Maintains and ensures quality of laboratory instrumentation and reagents. Understands established quality metrics & recognizes deviations from standard. Performs necessary downstream processes and attempts to rectify abnormalities. Keeps track of inventory on daily basis per assay, determines reagents' needs & QC involved and proactively communicates with team and/or vendor. Co-ordinates, performs & evaluates necessary QC. Manages clinical lab data and generates appropriate reports. Records necessary sensitizing events & evaluates the impact of these on test results. Completes daily general lab maintenance. Participates in clinical research study projects. Performs statistical tests. Laboratory performance demonstrates good judgment, conscientiousness, precision and accuracy.Molecular Biology: DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression PCR, RT-PCR Cellular Biology: Cell culture, cell isolation Functional studies Histology: Microscopy Immunology: Flow cytometry Other (please specify): Routine problem solving Routine decision making Complex problem solving Complex decision making Administrative: Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data. Interprets &/or presents results (i.e., involved in presenting of QC data in lab meeting). Reviews results & actively revises protocols as necessary to ensure that testing objectives are attained. Participates in continuing educational activities meeting. Based on level of experience and credentials, may participate in competency evaluation of other medical technologists Finance: Tracks & summarizes lab supply expenses. Verifies accuracy of invoices. Orders &/or maintains inventory of reagent, &/or lab supplies. Obtains sales quotes for lab equipment & supplies. Supervises Trains students, other technologists or staff in high complexity assays and high-level clinical testing analysis. Miscellaneous: Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications: Successful completion of a full 4-year courses of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in science; or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience. Two years of experience in the field of molecular biology and/or histocompatibility testing or related is required. Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.) Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be able to work under stress due to the complexity and urgency of the testing requests. Must possess a good eye for detail, manual dexterity and must have the ability to maintain focus and mental concentration, due to the complexity of the work and risks stemming from an incorrect result.Preferred Qualifications: Experience with standard clinical laboratory operating procedures. Experience in training new technologists. American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) Histocompatibility technologist (CHT) or specialist (CHS) certification. Experience in data analysis and reporting.Benefits: At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs.