Med Lab Tech-Testing - Molecular
About The Position
The Medical Lab Technician-Testing works in The James Molecular Pathology Laboratory, which performs clinical molecular diagnostics testing and supports both the research and clinical missions of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital. The CAP-, JCAHO- and CLIA-certified laboratory performs highly complex genetic testing using advanced technology and supports outreach testing, multi-institution cooperative efforts, and educational rotations. Reporting to the laboratory manager, the technician is responsible for patient specimen processing, reagent and media preparation, quality checks, data entry, and specimen logging, tracking, and assessment to ensure compliance with procedures and testing protocols. The role also participates in preventative maintenance, quality control, safety and compliance activities, and maintaining databases and other record-keeping tools to support laboratory inspection readiness. The laboratory is regularly staffed Monday through Friday, with weekend hours as needed.
Requirements
- Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.
- No years of relevant experience required.
- ASCP certification required within one year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Process patient specimens.
- Prepare media and reagents.
- Perform quality checks and participate in quality control.
- Complete data entry and specimen logging, tracking, and assessment.
- Participate in preventative maintenance.
- Assist with laboratory safety and compliance.
- Maintain databases and other laboratory record-keeping and documentation tools to support inspection readiness.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory procedures and testing protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
