Clinical Laboratory Consultant - Albany, United States - State of New York

Description

Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology; AND four years of post-bachelor's professional laboratory experience in a blood or tissue bank, or clinical laboratory; AND possession of a license and current registration as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in New York, or license eligibility.

A master's degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or in medical technology may be substituted for two years of the required experience; OR a doctoral degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science, or a New York State license to practice medicine (MD or DO) may be substituted for three years of the required experience.

A New York State Laboratory Director Certificate of Qualification may substitute for the New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license.

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of clinical laboratory testing, quality assurance, audits and applicable New York State laws and regulations. Must be well organized and work independently as well as having excellent written, verbal communication, and computer skills.

Must be willing to travel to laboratories accepting specimens originating from New York, this includes within New York State, outside the State and outside of the U.S.Duties Description Clinical Laboratory Consultants (CLCs) inspect clinical laboratories, blood banks, patient service centers and specialized facilities performing testing activities within New York State, and laboratories outside the State and U.S.

that accept specimens originating from New York State.

CLCs are responsible for conducting on-site evaluations of laboratory staff qualifications and testing procedures including the evaluation of facility standard operating procedure manuals and review of laboratory records; reporting of findings to laboratory directors and technical staff; documenting findings in descriptive narratives and laboratory evaluation reports; and determining the acceptance of a facility's proposed remediation by reviewing the plan of correction.

This position will assist with the management of complaints received against regulated laboratories.
Additional Comments Dependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position satisfactory background checks may be required.

Additionally, exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved with this position; the selected candidate may be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment, and may undergo pre-employment and/or periodic health evaluations and receive specific immunizations.

This position is filled under NYS Department of Civil Service Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP)

Program.

The Civil Service Commission approved certain positions to be filled under the HELP Program, which allows filling such positions non-competitively for a limited duration.

Under this program, candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered for appointment without examination. For more information about the HELP program, visit offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

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