HLA Technician I, HLA Lab - FT - Day
About The Position
The Level I HLA Technician is a professional member of the HLA laboratory staff who works under direct supervision. Up to 90% of the role involves routine tasks requiring entry-level cognitive, manipulative, and problem-solving skills. Work includes operating and quality-controlling test equipment, performing elementary testing, interfacing with other hospital departments, and providing general support for routine laboratory operations. The technician operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory equipment and instrumentation used in routine testing; validates and documents personally performed test results; and follows established manual and electronic data-management and reporting procedures. The role uses quality-assurance protocols to check instruments, reagents, and analytical procedures, and prepares reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures. The technician develops foundational knowledge of HLA theory, genetics, nomenclature, and laboratory testing, along with technical and interpretive skills needed for advancement. The position may also assist with research data collection, interact with physicians and hospital staff to support quality patient care, and perform other duties as requested.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with at least one year of coursework in Biological Science or Chemistry, or equivalent experience.
- No experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Some experience in a clinical or research laboratory is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation used in routine testing.
- Perform routine and elementary-level testing, including operation and quality control of test equipment.
- Validate and document personally performed test results according to established manual and electronic data-management and reporting procedures.
- Recognize basic problems in test methodology and instrument function, initiate corrective actions, and develop the ability to resolve more complex issues with minimal consultation.
- Follow quality-assurance protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, and analytical procedures, including performing standards, controls, and instrument-function verifications.
- Prepare reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures.
- Assist with the collection of research data as requested.
- Interact with physicians and hospital staff to support quality patient care and promote a positive image of the laboratory.
- Develop a working knowledge of specimen requirements, normal ranges, critical values, and alternative HLA testing strategies.
- Provide general support for routine laboratory operations and perform other duties and assignments as requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
