Clinical Lab Associate 3- Molecular Diagnostics Lab

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Clinical Lab Associate 3 works in the DNA Molecular Genetics organization and independently triages and processes advanced specimens. The role works closely with laboratory staff, medical staff, and external customers, including providing advanced troubleshooting and resolving problems. It also packs and ships laboratory specimens to referring laboratories. The posted shift is 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; laboratory experience is preferred. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and three years of relevant work experience. The role calls for laboratory practices and quality assurance at a novice level, with intermediate capability in pathology, specimen collection, and customer service. Equipment maintenance capability is at a novice level. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of relevant work experience.
Ability to independently triage and process advanced specimens.
Laboratory practices proficiency at a novice level.
Quality assurance proficiency at a novice level.
Pathology proficiency at an intermediate level.
Specimen collection proficiency at an intermediate level.
Customer service proficiency at an intermediate level.
Equipment maintenance proficiency at a novice level.

Nice To Haves

Laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Sort, triage, receive, send, process, and batch specimens.
Accession specimens received with a requisition.
Process samples pre-analytically for testing.
Process test add-ons and resolve pre-analytical specimen or test issues.
Provide general clerical support.
Pack and ship laboratory specimens to referring laboratories.
Work with laboratory staff, medical staff, and external customers, including troubleshooting and resolving problems.