Molecular Technologist I

Sonic Healthcare USA•Austin, TX

11d

About The Position

We're not just a workplace - we're a Great Place to Work certified employer! Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members! Position Summary: SRL is the national reference laboratory for Sonic Healthcare USA. As part of this esoteric testing lab, our staff gain new experiences with a unique test menu within a culture of quality and innovation, where we focus on lean processes fueled by a belief in empowered continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on a work environment dedicated to mutual respect where trust and team spirit are an integral part of our daily routine. The Molecular Technologist I is responsible for performing moderate and high complexity clinical sample testing within the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory. Performs daily laboratory testing and analyzes, reviews, and reports test results.

Requirements

Education: B.S. degree in Medical Technology or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science
Experience: N/A
Understands and follows written procedures and verbal instructions
Good dexterity with manual and automated pipettes
Excellent attention to detail and ability to collect and analyze data using graphs, tables, charts, and mathematical calculations
Basic computer knowledge including MS Excel and Word
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the laboratory and work well across lab areas
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and fluctuations in workload
Ability to handle multiple priorities and manage stress appropriately
Ability to work alone with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Certified as Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Molecular Biology by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) OR equivalent certification AND one year of pertinent laboratory experience OR professional laboratory certification

Responsibilities

Performs high complexity clinical assays according to written SOPs
Adheres to departmental policies and procedures to include quality control, quality assurance, and safety
Ensures specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing.
General laboratory operations: keeping a neat work area, attending meetings, and complying with laboratory procedures and safety practices
Analyzes reviews, and reports test and quality control results and takes remedial action when indicated
Enters and verifies data within the clinical LIMS system
Maintain analytical instruments, schedules authorized routine service, and maintains instrument documentation
Performs, enters, and maintains Quality Control assessments and data
General laboratory housekeeping, including the regular cleaning of sinks, counters, and equipment as appropriate
Creates and validates in-house control material and reagents
Completes other duties as assigned by lab management
Monitors laboratory data systems, conducts statistical metric analysis
Performs and documents reagent Quality Control verification
File documentation associated with daily production runs
Provides technical feedback to the Lab Supervisor regarding workflow issues
Make copies of relative forms used for production and validation
Documents laboratory inventory for assigned work areas
Perform other laboratory duties as required and assigned