Clinical Laboratory Task Leader Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Clinical Laboratory Task Leader
Durham, North Carolina
Social Sciences Research
13006
6/20/2025
Job Description
Why RTI
RTI International (RTI) is both a global research institute and a leading international development organization based out of North Carolina. At RTI, you will find work you believe in, tackling some of the most complex global challenges of our time. Our mission is to impact the wellbeing of 1 billion people by 2030 through science-based solutions in climate, education, health, and equity. Our staff promote meaningful change around the world helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives.
If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you. Join us in our commitment to teamwork, belonging, and the passion to change the world.
About the Hiring Group
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.
What You’ll Do
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 What You’ll Need
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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