Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

54d • $32 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Genomic Diagnostics at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our CAP/CLIA-certified Genomic Diagnostics Laboratory to support test development and sample processing. The ideal candidates will have a basic understanding of molecular biology and the potential to learn new technologies such as next generation sequencing quickly and efficiently. Must be a good team player.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or other science related fields - Required
• At least one (1) year experience and a minimal, demonstrated tech skill inventory - Required
• Exhibits the ability to work with computer programs and computer controlled equipment. (Required proficiency)
• Exhibits the ability to handle and interpret data, multitask, and maintains confidential material. (Required proficiency)
• Exhibits good laboratory technique and safety practices. (Required proficiency)
• Exhibits good communication, technical and organizational skills. (Required proficiency)
• Experience and/or training in multiple laboratory section (skill inventory). (Required proficiency)

Nice To Haves

• CAP/CLIA certified lab experience Preferred
• Molecular Biology experience Preferred
• Next generation sequencing experience Preferred
• Medical Technologist (MT) - The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - upon hire - Preferred or
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - upon hire - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform wet bench sample processing for test development or clinical testing, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/Sanger sequencing, NGS based DNA sequencing and RNA sequencing, MLPA, fragment analysis, TaqMan SNP genotyping, SNP microarray.
• Perform preliminary data analysis such as data quality control.
• Maintain lab quality management programs; participate and support lab's effort to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Accurately performs routine to moderately complex diagnostic tests or procedures as assigned in multiple laboratory sections (skill inventory) and reports results through appropriate channels. Completes, evaluates and records all appropriate quality controls and quality assurance markers. Activates troubleshooting procedures when necessary and trains others to perform this responsibility when assigned. Effectively trains others on new methods, technical procedures and practices.
• Assists others (as appropriate based on skill level) with expertise of advance experience and or training (skill inventory) as necessary for laboratory operation.
• Performs preventative/safety maintenance on equipment and maintains a safe, clean and efficient work environment. Takes initiative in problem solving equipment failures to the extent capable. Communicates unresolved issues to supervisor or designee. Complies with personal protective equipment (PPE) and other laboratory and hospital safety standards 100% of the time. Notifies supervisor of unsafe events. Responsibly controls and maintains inventory. Trains others to perform this responsibility when assigned.
• Provides professional, courteous and calm customer service to both internal and external customers. Identifies appropriate resources and sources for re-directed inquiries. Acts as a reference source for laboratory procedures within their skill inventory as necessary.
• Regularly reviews operational procedure manuals. Maintains individual annual technical competency assessments. Actively identifies and pursues learning needs. Actively participates in departmental and continuing education meetings. Successfully completes 12 units of approved continuing education activities during evaluation cycle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees