Molecular Technologist (3rd Shift)
About The Position
The Molecular Technologist II is responsible for specimen labeling, processing, test performance and storage, lab maintenance, supply stocking, logging temperature and lot numbers, aliquoting reagents, and following standard lab procedures, safety guidelines, and HIPAA policies. This role involves a variety of technical duties including specimen handling, processing, test analyses, and maintaining accurate documentation. It also includes performing assigned TEM-PCR lab duties, stocking supplies, cleaning and decontaminating instruments and testing areas, and performing testing for various studies. Advanced technical duties include reagent preparation and quality control. The position requires adherence to all quality assurance and safety protocols, prompt reporting of QC concerns, and participation in training and competency assessments. Work duties are assigned weekly, with downtime utilized for lab maintenance. The role demands the ability to identify and correct problems that may affect test performance or reporting. Flexibility with scheduling, including weekend and holiday work, is required. The job involves standing or walking for extended periods, good hand-eye coordination, and basic computer skills. Compliance with CLIA or other medical laboratory requirements is mandatory.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a High Complexity Clinical Laboratory is preferred
- Must possess proficiency with basic computer programs
- Be a strong team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be able to multitask and keep up in a fast-paced environment
- Must work well on your own with minimal supervision
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
- Basic computer skills are required
- Must comply with CLIA or any other medical requirements to work in the laboratory
Nice To Haves
- Laboratory certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Specimen labeling, processing, test performance and storage
- Lab maintenance, supply stocking, logging temperature and lot numbers, aliquoting reagents
- Following standard lab procedures, safety guidelines, and HIPAA policies
- Follow standard operating procedure for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, and maintain accurate documentation for specimen traceability
- Adhere to established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable performance levels
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications
- Perform assigned TEM-PCR lab duties accurately and efficiently, including properly handling equipment
- Sample Sorting, Spin, Decap and Batch, Sample Transfer, Template Addition, Elution Plate Prep, PCR Product Addition, SAPE Addition, Array Wash, Array Detection
- Sample Correction, Stool Extraction, Array Plate Building and Proplate Pressing
- Stock laboratory with supplies
- Cleaning and decontaminating laboratory instruments and testing areas
- Perform testing of samples for troubleshooting, clinical, and stability studies
- Perform testing of samples for validation and verification studies of laboratory tests
- Properly document records of studies performed, assuring traceability
- PCR Reagent Prep
- Extraction Reagent Prep
- Adhere to all processes put into place by the Quality Assurance and Safety Officer
- Promptly bring forth all QC concerns to a Lead or Technical Supervisor
- Contribute when needed in processing QC Samples
- Perform all work duties as assigned by shift on weekly work schedules, using any downtime for lab maintenance or other assigned duties
- Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities
- Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and correct the problem or immediately notify the day’s lead technologist
- Participate in the laboratory’s quality assurance plan
- Participate in job specific training and annual competency assessment reviews
- Keep workstations clean according to the cleaning policy
- Wear personal protective equipment as required
- Observe all safety guidelines and report any unsafe conditions to a lab supervisor or manager
- Perform any additional duties as directed by Clinical Lab management
Benefits
- Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
