Job Description Job Number 1940666Business GE HealthcareBusiness Segment Healthcare Life SciencesAbout Us GE NYSE GE works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy health and home transportation and finance. Building powering moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information visit the company's website at www.ge.comPosted Position Title Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead MolecularCareer Level ExperiencedFunction EngineeringTechnologyFunction Segment Research BiologyLocation Saudi ArabiaU.S. State China or Canada Provinces City RiyadhPostal Code 11391Relocation Assistance NoRole SummaryPurpose The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead works under minimal supervision and is responsible for complex laboratory procedures and handles all types of specimen submitted into the department in processing task assigned.Essential Responsibilities
Works independently under minimalno supervision and will accurately perform all technical aspects of testing in a respective laboratory.
Responsible that all aspects of testing from specimen routing handling preparation staining and analyses follow Clarient established protocols or SOP's in the highest quality standard possible and in a timely fashion.
Ensure that all performance verification requirements for quality control and quality assurance for instruments reagents materials and test procedures are in place on a daily basis before any results can be reported.
Ensure that the DOP is followed at all times and assist in updates and revisions.
Work with the Supervisor or designee to improve assays or processes as well as implement new ones.
Ensure that reagent preparations and monitoring of performance are within the department QCQA guidelines.
Monitor the analysis of patient specimens to ensure timely and accurate reporting of results.
Review and supervise the documentation and daily completion of performance verification criteria of tests reagents and equipment.
Work closely with the Supervisor in the monitoring and correction of trends and problems in equipment operation reagent usage and test procedure performance.
Participate in the review of quality control documents necessary for equipment operation reagent usage or test procedure performance as well as assisting the documented competency of other CLS and technicians.
Ensure that staff is following the laboratory's established policies and procedures in performing tasks and be able to take appropriate actions whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
Keep and update skills in the actual performance of tests to ensure accurate monitoring.
Perform advanced troubleshooting skills in instruments reagents and procedural problems as well as show ability in training others.
Be able to take instructions from the Supervisor Technical Director or technical experts from the vendors in the performance verification of instruments reagents or procedures.
Have the ability to identify problems that adversely affect test performance or results as well as documenting such actions. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
Generate incident reports when appropriate and corrective action log for reagents equipment test procedures as well as employee performance.
Recommend and institute corrective action promptly if not immediately following a qualified incident potential problems or corporate recommendation.
Be able to participate in the establishment of monitors for the measurement of quality production and efficiency of the laboratory operation as well as with other department in fulfilling corporate or interdepartmental projects.
Ensure the adequate staffing of the laboratory by trained individuals to avoid delays and disruption of laboratory operation.
Adheres to Department Specific Safety Guidelines.
Standing sitting walking bending reaching manual manipulation and lifting up to 15 pounds.
Other duties as assigned by Medical Laboratory Director or VP of Operations.
The above listing represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.QualificationsRequirements Required Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill andor ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Successful candidate must have a solid understanding of general laboratory techniques with emphasis for the department specific techniques in PCR and DNARNA Sequencing.
2. Able to work in independently as well as in a team oriented environment.
3. Demonstrate excellent problem solving skills.
4. Demonstrate excellent time and resource management skills.
5. Ability to handle biological samples and potentially hazardous chemicals within specified safety guidelines.
6. Able to take a project initiative as assigned to a successful conclusion.
7. Computer skills and laboratory automation knowledge.
8. Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions.
9. Bachelor's or Master's degree in biological Biological Science background
10. Minimum of two years of progressive clinical laboratory experience plus five years of experience or relevant education relateduseful to the related field as well as experience in a supervisory or Lead role in a laboratory setting.
11. All candidates must pass a color vision testAdditional Eligibility Qualifications Desired Characteristics
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