Molecular Pathology Technician II​/III

Responsibilities

• Lab Specific Duties – Perform routine patient testing for the Molecular Pathology and/or Immunology laboratories. Ensure 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.

• 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

• 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)

Primary

Location:

R

Schedule:

Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Department:
Pathology

Employee Status:
Regular

FTE: 1

Weekly

Hours:

40

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