Job Description Summary

JOB SUMMARY:

The Microbiology Lab Automation Application Specialist is responsible for the implementation of project deliverables related to BD Kiestra™ Lab Automation and microbiology products. Areas of work include, but are not limited to: pre-installation site planning, customer change management, support LIS connectivity, implementation support, and customer training. The LAAS will collaborate with the Lab Automation Project Manager, Sales, Service, and other members of the Clinical Solutions team to execute a comprehensive project plan.

This position is key to the success of the Lab Automation strategy and is required to drive a high level of coordination between the Sales, Projects/Applications, Service and Customer teams to ensure a smooth implementation at the customer site. The role focusses on bringing together the 3 areas of: Technical system implementation, Human Change management and Optimization of Lab Processes, in order to implement the Lab Automation and microbiology products.

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

 
LAAS responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Configure Lab Automation products to work optimally with the lab work processes

• Train end-users in usage of the Lab Automation products

• Provide on-site support during validation and go-live project phase

• Execution of several Change Management workshops to engage the product end-users

• Lead implementation of LIS connectivity

• Participate in regular internal and external project team meetings

• Transfer product ownership to customer team

• Provide Second Level support for the Lab Automation instruments during product lifecycle

Additional responsibilities:

• Leading of standalone instrumentation implementation projects

• Support the Project Managers in the development of project plans and project schedules

• Regularly update the project team on the status of implementation tasks

• Identify implementation risks and communicate these to the Project Manager

• Troubleshoot and rectify minor Lab Automation product issues

• Assist in training new BD associates in operation of the instruments

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the Microbiology laboratories processes and techniques

• Continuous improvement skills (Lean/six sigma)

• Demonstrated leadership, motivational and organizational skills with a proven track record of accomplishments in cross-functional projects/teams/programs

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills; including effective internal and external communications and crisis/conflict resolution skills

• Consistent professionalism in customer, cross-team/functional interactions with high concern for customer needs and expectations

• Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills

• Willing and able to travel up to 75%

Education and Experience

• BS/BA Degree required, preferably in (Bio) Medical field

• Experience in hospital setting: supporting and troubleshooting Instrumentation and/or Laboratory Information Systems.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Microbiology, Technical, Clinical Training or Education environment

• Training in "Train-the-Trainer" methods, instructional design / development, adult educational methods desirable

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

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