Description: Job Summary:

Researches new and/or improves test development methodologies.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Researches new and/or improves test development methodologies by: performing experimental testing procedures; validating effectiveness/feasibility for implementation; costing of procedure(s); preparing and submitting recommendation(s) for change to laboratory management; training staff.


• Assesses current and new process flow(s) and recommends improvements. Consults internally and externally with clinicians and providers on technical issues, patient care management, and test interpretation/selection. Provides laboratory management with high level reports and information for more global communication. Serves as in-house expert in area of specialty.



• Keeps current with technological developments through literature search, seminars and other modes of communication. Disseminates to technical staff, medical director and manager appropriate information that would enhance medical care for KPMCP members. Participates in the determination of cost per test analysis.


• Projects costs and recommends reductions to support decreasing the overall cost structure of the organization.


• Supports and coordinates Regional Laboratory, inter-facility and inter-regional projects. Develops and implements projects that span a wide scope of clinical laboratory disciplines. Coordinates with technical vendor and laboratory information system to support the implementation and interface of new test equipment and associated database changes.


• Authors and communicates technical procedures, bulletins, scientific presentations and publications based on research findings to scientific community and internal KP clinicians.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of post-graduate clinical laboratory experience required.

Education

• Masters degree in clinical laboratory science sub discipline with course work in the appropriate sciences, including mathematics, physics, and statistics.

License, Certification, Registration

• Limited Specialty License (California) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (California)

Additional Requirements:

• Distinguished track record required.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. preferred.

Primary Location: California,Richmond,Richmond MWS 934 Regional Laboratory
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 04:30 PM
Job Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Richmond MWS Regional Lab - Pathology/Lab-Regional Lab - 0206
Pay Range: $95880 - $124080 / year The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

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