Technical Coordinator - Allergy and Immunology Lab

We are searching for a Technical Coordinator – Immunology lab that requires organizational skills, attention to detail, computer experience, critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision upon completion of training. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. CIL lab is an independent small clinical laboratory and needs someone who works well in a fast-paced setting.

Our diagnostic clinical Immunology laboratory is CAP-accredited and CLIA certified, with expertise in inborn errors of immunity, and it exclusively offers laboratory-developed high complexity tests for immune deficiencies, immune depletion or repletion monitoring, and evaluation of bone marrow transplant engraftment in the Allergy, Immunology, and Retrovirology section. This lab specializes in utilizing a variety of techniques, including flow cytometry for phenotyping and neutrophil function, cellular analyses, radioactive assays for lymphocyte proliferation, and NK cell cytotoxicity assays.  

Proficiency in flow cytometry is mandatory. Proficiency in aseptic technique, pipetting small volumes, handling blood samples and microtiter plates, cellular processing, PBMC isolation and counting (microscopy), and cell culturing is highly preferred.

Knowledge of diagnostic immunology assays, working knowledge of Epic Beaker Laboratory Information System (LIS) for test management and operational workflows, collaborative expertise, and good people skills are highly preferred.  

Light lifting may be required.  Experience with handling hazardous chemicals, biohazards, radioactive materials, etc., is useful. However, on-the-job training will be provided to all new staff members.

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Responsibilities:

• Organizes daily lab workflow according to staff schedule and lab staffing situation; facilitates maintenance of records for equipment, radioactive safety annual inspections, reagent logs, assay packets, and staff training records; maintains and update laboratory chemical inventory in compliance with institutional and safety regulations; creates requisitions for supplies, reagents, blanket and standing orders; monitors supply and usage of consumables to stay within budget; ensures the lab receives annual safety inspections, documents results and implements corrective actions as needed in collaboration with Quality Assurance Coordinator, Manager and Director, LIS related operation in collaboration with Quality Assurance Coordinator, Manager and Director.
• Collaborates on the performance of routine and complex procedures. Recognizes and solves administrative/operational problems. In conjunction with the Research Technologist, Quality Assurance Coordinator, Manager, and Medical Director, helps with transferring new methodologies and procedures from R&D to production.
• Contributes to the quality lab’s control/quality assurance programs. Works with the Quality Assurance Coordinator, Manager, and Medical Director to maintain the lab quality program, review quality assurance data, resolve issues identified, helps with corrective actions, and ensures regulatory compliance (CAP, CLIA, OSHA, and HIPAA) is maintained, and the lab is ready for inspection.
• Ensures that laboratory equipment receives performance maintenance services; monitors temperature logs; calibrates and maintains the laboratory equipment; resolves technical problems (not a specific director's responsibility); ensures remedial action is taken to resolve technical problems in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Coordinator, Research Technologist, Manager, and Director.
• Trains, mentors, and evaluates technical staff and supports the onboarding of new hires; coordinates and supports continuing education programs; maintains personal expertise level in area(s) of responsibility; coordinates and facilitates continuing education events for the staff.
• Assist with Medical Director and the Manager with financial operations. Maintains supply inventory. Monitors supply expenses and usage of consumables to stay within budget.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• BB-ASCP, C-ASCP, CG-ASCP, CLSP-NCA, H-ASCP, HLT, M-ASCP, MB-ASCP, MLS-ASCP, MP-ASCP, MT-AMT, MT-ASCP, MT-STATE, SBB-ASCP, or SC-ASCP certification required
• 4 years of experience in a laboratory setting, one 1) of which is in the area of specialization.

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Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. 

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. 

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