University of Pittsburgh

OMICS Technical Expert - Lab Manger III - HTGC

University of Pittsburgh$80K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree is a plus
  • 5+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory environment
  • Strong knowledge of CAP/CLIA and SOPs
  • Proficiency in laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
  • Excellent communication skills for interaction with diverse stakeholders
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively

Responsibilities

  • Review corrective actions with lower-level roles and report to directors
  • Monitor daily workflows and avoid cross-contamination in samples
  • Ensure adherence to turnaround time deadlines for clinical testing
  • Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance as required
  • Facilitate seamless communication in scientific meetings as needed
  • Ensure accurate data recording in case folders and internal databases
  • Oversee technical aspects of research and clinical projects

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Enhancement of technical and leadership skills
  • Engagement with cutting-edge research in genomics
  • Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams
  • Participation in quality assurance and quality control efforts
Full Job Description
Review all corrective action by lower-level roles and follow-up with directors on findings. Monitor daily workflows of team and process samples meticulously to avoid cross-contamination. Monitor and meet established turn-around-time deadlines for clinical testing. Assist supervisor/directors to ensure all routine maintenance of laboratory equipment is performed as required. Effectively communicate with laboratory members, investigators, physicians, stakeholders, including Executive and Advisory Board members, to ensure seamless communication and act as designee in scientific meetings as needed. Ensures accurate recording of relevant data and values in case folders and internal databases. Direct documentation according to CAP/CLIA and institutional SOPs. Review to ensure complete and accurate logging of sample receipt, aliquoting, and storage in the LIMS to maintain traceability across all omics workflows. Assist Medical Director and team to accurately and precisely analyze molecular assay results for final interpretation by medical staff. Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies and good clinical laboratory practice in areas of procedures, quality control, quality assurance and safety and compliance. Oversee all technical aspects of research and clinical projects, participate in and review new assay development plans. rain new lab members and/or sign off on competency documents. Demonstrate and set an example for excellent organizational skills and time management to process large batches of samples efficiently while maintaining accuracy and compliance under strict turnaround-time requirements. Assist Lab Management by contributing and at times perform as designee on all cross-platform QA/QC efforts, ensuring harmonization of standards across genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics workflows.

About University of Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1787 and is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of higher education in the United States. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across 17 schools and colleges. The University of Pittsburgh is known for its strong programs in health sciences, engineering, business, and law. It is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Pitt Innovation Institute and the Center for Energy.
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