Senior Application Scientist - TechDigital Corporation
Miami, FL 33196
About the Job
The Senior Applications Scientist has a Medical Technologist background and will work in the R&D System Verification Labs conducting system level characterization and verification testing and software workflow testing.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under minimal supervision, conducts testing of new or modified hematology analyzers and ensures that testing is performed and documented according to plans, procedures, and schedules.
Executes system verification testing including customer workflows, Quality Control, Calibration, and analysis of whole blood specimens.
Ensures that the product meets requirements/specifications.
Assists in troubleshooting product performance issues by interacting with Software, Engineering, and the support of specific customer application issues.
Analyzes data using statistical methods, interprets technical data, and promptly reports and documents issues.
Prepares procedures and reports, and accurately documents the execution of the test procedures and test results in accordance with departmental procedures.
Prepares presentations and participates in design reviews.
Follows all safety procedures and policies in the laboratory.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in related field with 5+ years of experience or Master of Science (M.S.) degree in related field with 3+ years of experience. Certified Medical Technologist (ASCP/AMT preferred).
Experience is required in the following areas:
o General laboratory workflow;
o Hematology experience with CBC, 5 Part Differential, flagging, and review of results;
o Execution and review of decision rules with reflex and rerun test orders;
o LIS test order processing, review, and release of results;
o Knowledge of basic laboratory statistics;
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); Familiarity with Data Analysis programs such as JMP a plus;
o Proven technical writing and presentation skills and excellent communication skills;
o Ability to work in a team environment;
PREFERRED: Prior experience with Beckman Coulter DxH Hematology instrumentation.
PREFERRED: Prior experience with Remisol middleware and LIS setup and troubleshooting.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under minimal supervision, conducts testing of new or modified hematology analyzers and ensures that testing is performed and documented according to plans, procedures, and schedules.
Executes system verification testing including customer workflows, Quality Control, Calibration, and analysis of whole blood specimens.
Ensures that the product meets requirements/specifications.
Assists in troubleshooting product performance issues by interacting with Software, Engineering, and the support of specific customer application issues.
Analyzes data using statistical methods, interprets technical data, and promptly reports and documents issues.
Prepares procedures and reports, and accurately documents the execution of the test procedures and test results in accordance with departmental procedures.
Prepares presentations and participates in design reviews.
Follows all safety procedures and policies in the laboratory.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in related field with 5+ years of experience or Master of Science (M.S.) degree in related field with 3+ years of experience. Certified Medical Technologist (ASCP/AMT preferred).
Experience is required in the following areas:
o General laboratory workflow;
o Hematology experience with CBC, 5 Part Differential, flagging, and review of results;
o Execution and review of decision rules with reflex and rerun test orders;
o LIS test order processing, review, and release of results;
o Knowledge of basic laboratory statistics;
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); Familiarity with Data Analysis programs such as JMP a plus;
o Proven technical writing and presentation skills and excellent communication skills;
o Ability to work in a team environment;
PREFERRED: Prior experience with Beckman Coulter DxH Hematology instrumentation.
PREFERRED: Prior experience with Remisol middleware and LIS setup and troubleshooting.
Source : TechDigital Corporation