Clinical Laboratory Technologist II - Neurology

Position Summary

Position performs routine and/or special molecular assay on blood, body fluids, and solid tissue; assists with all technical aspects of clinical and research studies and experiments, including preparation of materials and all appropriate documentation.

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs high-complexity assays according to laboratory standard operating procedures, including instrument maintenance and assay troubleshooting; may perform special assays with supervision by the laboratory manager.
• Recognizes problem situations and participates in problem solving; informs laboratory manager of unusual situations and requests technical assistance.
• Assists with validation of new assays; compiles data for supervisory review; utilizes specific analysis, database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Complies with all regulatory and client requirements for testing and documentation.
• Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures and regulatory policies.
• Coordinates and maintains ordering of all reagents, consumables and other regularly used office supplies.
• Assists with education and training of laboratory personnel with regard to laboratory procedures and compliance of established regulatory procedures.
• Demonstrates a general understanding of assay methods, clinical relevance and standard operating procedures; participates in relevant continuing education programs and seminars.
• Assists laboratory manager with other duties and special projects as needed.
• Performs initial statistical analysis and review of data; prepares initial result reports for supervisory review.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Exposure to chemicals.
• Requires protective devices.

Equipment

• Lab/research equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications Education

Associate degree

Certifications / Professional Licenses

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience

Clinical Laboratory (3 Years)

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Minimum Requirement

• Associate’s degree in laboratory science, or Medical Laboratory science with 3 years clinical lab experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications Education

Bachelor's degree

Certifications / Professional Licenses

Inactive DNU - American Society Clinical Pathologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Work Experience

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

• Assay
• Capillary Electrophoresis (CE)
• Clinical Studies
• Continuing Learning
• Instrument Repairs
• Laboratory Testing
• Molecular Biology Techniques
• New Hire Training
• Nucleic Acid Extraction
• Ordering Supplies
• Organizing
• PCR Amplification
• Sequence Analysis
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Statistical Analysis
• Systematic Work
• Task Management
• Teamwork
• Working Independently

Grade: C10-H
Salary Range: $25.30 - $37.94 / Hourly

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Accommodation

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Pre-Employment

Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits

Statement Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee…