Medical Technologist II
About The Position
Perform molecular testing in a clinical lab, including oncology testing (targeted gene profiling, fusion detection, microarrays, fragment size analysis, etc), pharmacogenomics testing (SNP genotyping, copy number analysis), and infectious disease testing. Primary duties will consist of high-throughput testing in clinical service. In addition, the incumbent will manage and execute laboratory work required for the successful completion of translational research projects. The incumbent may also train visiting/junior staff, including students and residents. In conjunction with the Medical Technologist Supervisor, this position will participate in the development and implementation of new clinical molecular diagnostic testing procedures and clinical trial tests. Core activities will include protocol development utilizing various platforms including Illumina sequencers, ABI 3500 Genetic Analyzer, QuantStudio Real-Time PCR systems, Hologic Panther Systems, and various types of robotics from Hamilton, Perkin Elmer, and Qiagen, as well as data analysis using a variety of commercial and in-house developed software. Methodologies and applications include next-generation sequencing (NGS), RNAseq, microarrays, real-time qPCR, TMA, Nucleic Acid Extractions, and more. Participate in the overall maintenance of the laboratory. Purchase supplies, maintain instruments and equipment, and comply with all laboratory policies and procedures. Responsible for all routine documentation associated with the performance of laboratory testing, including reporting results and all quality control documentation. Participate with other technologists in the development of tests as defined by the laboratory director. Recommend updates and changes to laboratory procedure manuals. Attend laboratory meetings and communicate with other departments. Actively participate in the interfacing of automated instrumentation with the laboratory information system (LIS) and be involved in LIS-associated tasks such as test builds and dictionary maintenance.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Medical Laboratory Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist in one of the specialty areas to which the position is allocated.
- Two years of appropriate experience.
- Certification as MB (ASCP) or MT (AAB) Molecular Diagnostics examination or CHT (ABHI) or MDT (AMT).
- Licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in Molecular Pathology.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical diagnostic experience and/or hands-on research experience in advanced molecular diagnostic techniques – particularly nucleic acid extractions, real-time PCR, DNA sequencing, and next-generation sequencing– and their associated instrument platforms.
- Experience in a clinical molecular diagnostic laboratory environment.
- Familiarity with compliance regulations that govern clinical molecular diagnostic labs.
- Excellent organizational, communication, informatics, and teamwork skills/experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform molecular testing in a clinical lab, including oncology testing, pharmacogenomics testing, and infectious disease testing.
- Manage and execute laboratory work for translational research projects.
- Train visiting/junior staff, including students and residents.
- Participate in the development and implementation of new clinical molecular diagnostic testing procedures and clinical trial tests.
- Develop protocols utilizing various platforms including Illumina sequencers, ABI 3500 Genetic Analyzer, QuantStudio Real-Time PCR systems, Hologic Panther Systems, and robotics.
- Analyze data using commercial and in-house developed software.
- Perform methodologies and applications including next-generation sequencing (NGS), RNAseq, microarrays, real-time qPCR, TMA, and Nucleic Acid Extractions.
- Maintain the laboratory, including purchasing supplies and maintaining instruments and equipment.
- Comply with all laboratory policies and procedures.
- Perform routine documentation, including reporting results and quality control documentation.
- Participate in the development of new tests.
- Recommend updates and changes to laboratory procedure manuals.
- Attend laboratory meetings and communicate with other departments.
- Participate in the interfacing of automated instrumentation with the laboratory information system (LIS).
- Involve in LIS-associated tasks such as test builds and dictionary maintenance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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