Senior Application Scientist

Description/Comment: The Applications Scientist has a Medical Technologist background and will work in the R&D System Verification Labs conducting manual smear reading.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Read Manual smears for project requirements for a given period of time Start Time: 12:00 AM Hours: Location: Miami 11800 S. W. 147 Ave. Miami FL 33196 United States Education: dditional Job Details: Pay Rate: 40.33/hr. Bill Rate: 60.50/hr. The Senior Applications Scientist has a Medical Technologist background and will work in the R&D System Verification Labs conducting system level characterization and verification testing and software workflow testing. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Under minimal supervision, conducts testing of new or modified hematology analyzers and ensures that testing is performed and documented according to plans, procedures, and schedules. • Executes system verification testing including customer workflows, Quality Control, Calibration, and analysis of whole blood specimens. • Ensures that the product meets requirements/specifications. • Assists in troubleshooting product performance issues by interacting with Software, Engineering, and the support of specific customer application issues. • Analyzes data using statistical methods, interprets technical data, and promptly reports and documents issues. • Prepares procedures and reports, and accurately documents the execution of the test procedures and test results in accordance with departmental procedures. • Prepares presentations and participates in design reviews. • Follows all safety procedures and policies in the laboratory. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in related field with 5+ years of experience or Master of Science (M.S.) degree in related field with 3+ years of experience. Certified Medical Technologist (ASCP/AMT preferred). Experience is required in the following areas: • General laboratory workflow. • Hematology experience with CBC, 5 Part Differential, flagging, and review of results. • Execution and review of decision rules with reflex and rerun test orders. • LIS test order processing, review, and release of results. • Knowledge of basic laboratory statistics. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); Familiarity with Data Analysis programs such as JMP a plus. • Proven technical writing and presentation skills and excellent communication skills. • Ability to work in a team environment. • PREFERRED: Prior experience with Beckman Coulter DxH Hematology instrumentation. • PREFERRED: Prior experience with Remisol middleware and LIS