Clinical Laboratory Task Leader

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RTI International is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Lead to support the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) project. NHANES collects health data and laboratory specimens from participating children and adults in the United States (U.S.) to monitor the health and nutritional status of the U.S. population.

The successful candidate will serve as the NHANES Biospecimen Task Lead and oversee a broad range of moderate complexity clinical laboratory and laboratory-related activities including development of study protocols, training programs, data management, budget management, competency assessments, and reporting. Work in this position involves managing local and remote teams, extensive use of computers, coordination with team members and supervisors, and up to 25% of travel. Interest and prior experience in one or more of the following areas is required: hands on clinical laboratory experience, team management, proficiency in clinical laboratory practices, specimen handling and processing, proficiency using laboratory information management systems, interest in working in a research environment.

The position will be based out of RTI's main campus in Research Triangle Park, NC.

• Oversee and manage activities as a biospecimen task lead including management of up to five CLIA certified Mobile Examination Center (MEC) units and moderate complexity laboratory bio- and environmental sample collection, processing, storage and shipping
• Oversee collection, processing, and shipping of biological and environmental samples according to U.S. and international regulations
• Oversee entering and management of clinical data in a laboratory information management system (LIMS)
• Oversee quality control activities (e.g., QC checklists)
• Keep track of schedules and execute periodic quality assurance (QA) activities
• Contribute to study design and reporting
• Manage study operations (e.g., staffing, supplies, budgets, scheduling, reporting)
• Monitor production, costs, and data quality and provide lab support personnel with constructive feedback and suggestions
• Develop and execute training programs for laboratory personnel
• Develop procedure manuals, QC checklists, and SOPs
• Attend all trainings as required for the role
• Keep project information confidential
• Administer competency assessments
• Oversee the lab team, including the Biospecimen Supervisor and medical laboratory scientists/technicians (MLS/MLT) in a CLIA/CAP certified/accredited health care setting

• Doctoral degree in a chemistry, biology, or clinical laboratory science with at least 1 year of experience in non-waived CLIA testing in hematology or Master's degree in a chemistry, biology, or clinical laboratory science with at least 6 years of experience, of which at least 1 year in non-waived CLIA testing in hematology
• Knowledge of CLIA, OSHA, and HIPAA
• Knowledge of and proficiency in GLPs
• Knowledge of standard laboratory safety procedures
• Knowledge of shipping requirements for biological samples
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience and ability to supervise local and remote teams
• Advance computer proficiency using Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible in working assigned tasks
• Ability to work independently and with teams
• Up to 25% domestic travel
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

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The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.