MLS Technical Specialist, Microbiology
 Brigham and Women's Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 75 Francis Street (Show on map) | |
 Jun 27, 2025 | |
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MLS Technical Specialist
Microbiology We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 to eligible candidates who join our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're excited to discuss the details of this bonus during the interview process Summary The Technical Specialist is a highly skilled role within specialty laboratory areas such of microbiology.This role requires advanced technical knowledge and proficiency. As Testing Personnel under CLIA, the Technical Specialist may perform both waived and non-waived testing. Working under general supervision, they adhere to departmental policies and standard operating procedures to ensure the accurate performance, interpretation, and reporting of test results critical to patient diagnosis and treatment. In their role as a Technical Supervisor or General Supervisor under CLIA, the Technical Specialist may also be responsible for the technical oversight of training areas, including day-to-day supervision of lab operations related to testing personnel. Specifically, the Technical Specialist - Education works under the guidance of the Technical Director and Clinical Supervisors to supervise trainees at their assigned workstations, with responsibilities including quality control (QC) review, training, and competency assessments of laboratory staff. Does this position require patient care? No Essential Functions After successful completion of orientation, training, and competency assessments on all applicable instruments and methods, the Technical Specialist will: Perform specimen processing, test analysis, and result reporting, following all laboratory procedures. Ensure that proficiency testing samples are processed and analyzed identically to patient samples. Adhere to quality control protocols, and document all QC activities, equipment calibrations, and maintenance. Follow corrective action procedures when test systems fall outside acceptable performance standards. Identify and resolve issues affecting test performance or escalate them to the appropriate supervisor or director. Document all corrective actions taken for deviations in test performance, per CLIA regulations. Training and Educational Oversight Responsibilities: Develop, document, maintain, and implement training programs, including competency assessments for new procedures introduced in the Specialty Labs. Manage the competency review process in collaboration with Supervisors, the Technical Director, and the Compliance Officer as needed. Review and approve all training documentation, ensuring records are accurately maintained in the MediaLab Compass module, with support from Senior Technologists and administrative staff. Contribute to SOP development with an education-focused lens when new processes are introduced. Determine when new competencies or updates to existing training materials are necessary, ensuring alignment with current workflows. Develop training procedures for technical staff and students, including those from affiliated programs and the MGB MLS Training Program. . Education Licenses and Credentials Physical Requirements The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |