Quality Officer - Testing

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conducts acceptance testing on reagents, calibrators, controls, and consumables to ensure they meet required standards.
2. Performs quality control testing and analyzes results using Levey-Jennings charts in accordance with applicable Westgard Rules; investigates anomalies and implements corrective actions as needed.
3. Follows up on the collection and receipt of samples for Proficiency Testing (PT).
4. Performs Proficiency Testing and accurately documents and reports results.
5. Monitors calibration schedules and performs instrument calibrations in a timely and compliant manner.
6. Carries out routine maintenance tasks, including but not limited to temperature checks and equipment servicing, prior to running quality controls.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned to support laboratory quality and operational standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment and techniques of medical laboratory technology in various areas such as Biochemistry, Haematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Blood Banking, Serology and Histology.
• Knowledge of international and local laboratory and safety standards such as ISO 15189:2022 and OSH Act of Trinidad and Tobago
• Knowledge of Quality Testing practices in the pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical phases
• Knowledge of Quality Control methods and principles such as Westgard and Levey-Jennings

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to document and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal/external partners.
• Ability to motivate staff, lead and promote teamwork, to think creatively and to demonstrate flexibility.
• Ability to work effectively under stress, to prioritize, multi- task within tight deadlines and respond to changing demands.
• Ability to use initiative and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate integrity and maintain confidentiality.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Laboratory Technology or related area of specialty.
• Three (3) years’ experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Quality Testing experience will be considered an asset.
• Experience in a private health care environment will be considered an asset.

OTHER:

• Must be able to work a shift system, weekends and public holidays.