Anatomic Pathology Quality Specialist Technologist - Military veterans preferred

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NeoGenomics is looking foraAnatomic Pathology Quality Specialist Technologist for our lab in Aliso Viejo, CA who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.

Shift time: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm

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Position Summary:

The Quality Specialist Technologist Anatomic Pathology I (AP-QST I) works under minimal supervision and demonstrates proficiency of core responsibilities performed in a moderate and high complexity testing Anatomic Pathology laboratory and performs duties as assigned. This is the advanced level for the Technologist job category responsible for assisting the department site supervisor/managers, who are ultimately responsible for the execution of quality imperatives. The AP-QST I assists with the implementation of key priorities and supporting quality requirements and initiatives in department operations set by the Anatomic Pathology Quality Manager and/or the Director of Anatomic Pathology.

Core Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated proficiency in core responsibilities of a Histotechnologist (HTL) and performs duties as assigned
• Attend the Quality Monthly Meeting and any other quality meetings as required. In attendance, the AP-QST I is the site representative of the department and is required to communicate information from the Quality meeting to the department through typical communication means and/or trainings and facilitates discussion and communication of quality initiatives/requirements
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Quality Management Program of the department
• Ensure that all site-specific department employees are assigned to the correct QMS job codes for correct assignment of departmental Standard Operating Procedures. Ensure that all current Standard Operating Procedures are accurate and match departmental operating practices
• The AP-QST I is the point of contact and coordinates/assists employees with the navigation of the MasterControl and MediaLab Document control modules
• Perform all AP Quality onboarding function
• Assist in preparation of Monthly Metrics and DIVE slides for Quality Review Board meetings for managers
• Support the department managers and QSTs in executing the identification, investigation, and correction of nonconforming events (CAPA, Issue Reviews (IR), Customer Complaints, Planned Deviations, or other nonconforming events). The AP-QST is the primary resource to assist department management, QST, and/or department staff with navigating the Issue Review and CAPA modules in MasterControl, as well as assisting department staff with training on the processes and various ways of identifying IRs
• Ensure all audit findings are closed out with completeness of appropriate documentation
• Serve as the primary contact for on-going Proficiency Testing and Alternative Assessment testing as assigned, ensuring that all necessary documentation in place and complete
• As Quality SME, the AP-QST ensures that all management of change (MOC) documentation of change is assigned and completed timely
• Assist operational management in maintaining an inspection-ready laboratory and department

Experience, Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution - OR -Associate of Science in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution - OR -Equivalent education of 60 semester hours with 24 semester hours in biological and chemical science courses
• 2 years or more of Histology equivalent experience (high complexity testing) preferred
• Advanced understanding of general laboratory techniques with emphasis on department specific techniques
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Nationally: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)

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