Lead Laboratory Technician - Tissue Services
Benefits:
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
1275 Brummel Ave Elk Grove Village IL 60007
info@innovedinstitute.com
www.innovedinstitute.com
Lead Laboratory Technician – Tissue Services
At Innoved Institute, we relate our success directly to the strength of our staff. To continue operating at our high standard, we’re seeking a Lead Laboratory Technician who has a strong background in human anatomy and a willingness to learn about the cadaveric advantages to continued medical education and training. The ideal candidate will be an expert communicator who has a strong ability to coordinate and collaborate across a range of departments. Ultimately, the lead laboratory technician should be driven by a desire to exceed client expectations and company standards.
Objective of this role
· Lead and complete all tasks related to incoming tissue services.
· Ensure all tasks related to incoming tissue processing, and scanning are complete.
· Training and maintaining highest level standard of the tissue services team.
· Assist in Human resource functions for direct reports in tissue services team
Responsibilities
· With Leadership, plan daily/weekly task execution and expectations of the Tissue Services Team · Collect, process, and prepare human cadaveric specimens for shipment.
· Escort cadaveric specimen to scanning facilities for imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI, DEXA).
· Assist in per diem hiring and conduct training for new technicians following training guidelines (incoming processing, inputting specimens into database, audits, inputting notes).
· Ensure receipt of incoming tissue is completed in a timely manner.
· Track and ensure timely scanning of requested specimens with the tissue services specialist.
· Ensure proper and timely disposal of all tissue specimens
· Assist leadership during any tissue bank Audits
· Facilitate tissue requests to sources in timely manner
· Participate with warehouse maintenance/upkeep.
· Manage freezer organization and tissue storage/audits.
· Update and maintain Innoved database to ensure accurate record keeping.
· Facilitate the receipt, packaging, and auditing of cremated remains.
· Report list of tissue complaints for completed assessments w/pictures.
· Adhere and promote all safety, compliance, and internal standard operating procedures.
· Utilize and enforce safe lab practices to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Required skills and qualifications
· Strong grasp of Microsoft Office Suite.
· Strong background in human anatomy.
· Ability to work under changing conditions and urgent needs.
· Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.