Technical Director of Clinical Chemistry Operations_

Technical Director of Clinical Chemistry OperationsMedical AffairsSaint Charles, IL, US+ Added - 18/06/2024Apply for Job**_Our client, a global leader in innovative specialty testing for healthcare practitioners, is seeking a Technical Director of Clinical Chemistry._****Key Responsibilities** :+ Oversee the laboratory's quality management system to ensure regulatory compliance.+ Direct technical and administrative operations, optimizing instruments, procedures, and methods.+ Develop and implement new analytical methods; research and evaluate new technologies for DDI testing.+ Recruit, train, and provide educational direction to staff, ensuring competency and offering remedial training when necessary.+ Assist testing personnel with technical questions and problem resolution.+ Maintain and follow quality systems, including participation in proficiency testing programs.+ Implement remedial actions for test system deviations, ensuring test results are not reported until resolved.+ Enforce DDI’s procedures, policies, and safety guidelines.+ Recommend improvements for testing procedures and equipment usage.+ Maintain effective relationships with accrediting agencies, officials, and the medical community.**Qualifications** :+ Recent (within the last six years) training and/or experience in current methods and techniques.Meet one of the following criteria:+ **Physician** certified by the American Board of Pathology in:+ Clinical Pathology+ Anatomic Pathology+ A relevant area of special competence+ **Dentist** certified by the American Board of Oral Pathology.**Physician or Doctoral Degree Holder** in a relevant chemical, physical, or biological science, certified by:+ American Board of Medical Microbiology+ American Board of Clinical Chemistry (clinical or toxicological chemistry)+ American Board of Forensic Toxicology+ American Board of Medical Laboratory Immunology+ American Board of Internal Medicine in HematologyAlternatively, four years of documented post-doctoral training and/or experience in an acceptable laboratory, including at least two years in the desired certificate category and general laboratory management.+ **MD** certified in Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology, with a valid medical license in the laboratory's jurisdiction and a minimum of three years of experience in Laboratory Medicine.+ Maintain a current "Certificate of Qualification" from the State of Illinois.INDBHWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.