Molecular Pathology Tech II or III
About The Position
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Lab Specific Duties - Perform routine patient testing for the Molecular Pathology and/or Immunology laboratories. Ensure that the laboratory's inventory of supplies and reagents is adequate to accommodate the workload, and alert responsible parties when it is not. Perform routine maintenance of instrumentation and equipment and alert responsible parties when discrepancies occur. Maintain a high level of attention to detail by adhering to the quality assurance guidelines established for the laboratory. Have a thorough understanding of the requirements of the accrediting agency (CAP) and apply that knowledge in all activities. Perform research, development and other outside projects in a timely manner as directed by the laboratory supervisor or director. Advanced understanding and experience with molecular methods. Advanced troubleshooting of PCR assays. Ability to design and or validate clinical molecular assays. Policy & Procedure - Participate in the development, maintenance, and/or revision of policies, procedures, and/or manuals. Compliance - Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, such as JCAHO, HIPAA, and/or other accreditation standards. Design and/or implement programs, policies, and/or procedures to ensure compliance. Track laws and regulations that might affect policies and procedures. May prepare compliance reports and communicate results as necessary. Maintenance - Assist with maintenance of various pieces of equipment. Help maintain/order inventory. Keep work environment well-organized. May troubleshoot and/or correct erroneous results or problems with equipment. May provide appropriate safety/quality monitoring checks and document as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in related field (MLT)
- Bachelor's degree in related field (MLS, Bio, or Chem)
- 0+ years of work experience in a related job discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
- May require clinical license, certification/training
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (MLS, Bio, or Chem)
- 4+ years of work experience in a related job discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) OR Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) with ASCP
Nice To Haves
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) OR Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) with ASCP
- Experience in molecular testing (PCR, NGS, sequencing) strongly preferred
- Experience in molecular infectious disease testing (PCR, qPCR) and/or molecular oncology testing (NGS/sequencing)
Responsibilities
- Perform routine patient testing for the Molecular Pathology and/or Immunology laboratories.
- Ensure that the laboratory's inventory of supplies and reagents is adequate to accommodate the workload
- Perform routine maintenance of instrumentation and equipment
- Maintain a high level of attention to detail by adhering to the quality assurance guidelines established for the laboratory.
- Have a thorough understanding of the requirements of the accrediting agency (CAP) and apply that knowledge in all activities.
- Perform research, development and other outside projects in a timely manner as directed by the laboratory supervisor or director.
- Participate in the development, maintenance, and/or revision of policies, procedures, and/or manuals.
- Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, such as JCAHO, HIPAA, and/or other accreditation standards.
- Design and/or implement programs, policies, and/or procedures to ensure compliance.
- Track laws and regulations that might affect policies and procedures.
- Assist with maintenance of various pieces of equipment.
- Help maintain/order inventory.
- Keep work environment well-organized.
- May troubleshoot and/or correct erroneous results or problems with equipment.
- May provide appropriate safety/quality monitoring checks and document as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.
- Competitive retirement plans
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
- Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
- Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
- Physical and mental health wellness programs
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
