Biochemical Genetic Technologist I

Job Summary

The Biochemical Genetic Technologist I performs biochemical genetics testing with accuracy and efficiency under direct supervision. This entry-level role is responsible for the compliant execution of routine assays, supporting operational continuity within assigned workflows, performing quality control and routine maintenance activities, and promptly escalating non-routine results, deviations, or operational issues to senior staff or supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing and assays according to validated SOPs.
• Prepare reagents, controls, and calibrators, and perform instrument setup.
• Document results accurately in LIMS and laboratory records.
• Perform daily QC and troubleshoot instruments under guidance.
• Adhere to laboratory safety, contamination control, and biohazard protocols.
• Escalate abnormal or unexpected results, errors, or workflow issues promptly.
• Participate in ongoing training, competency assessments, and proficiency testing.
• Perform and document routine equipment/instrument maintenance, calibration/function checks, and preventive maintenance per SOP.
• Place equipment out of service and escalate when performance is out of specification.
• Initiate and document corrective actions for QC failures, instrument malfunctions, specimen discrepancies, and other nonconformances.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or higher in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related chemical, physical, or biological science field from an accredited institution required.
• 0–1 year of clinical laboratory experience.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and testing workflows.

Preferred

• Prior clinical lab experience preferred but not required.
• ASCP certification is advantageous.

Competencies

• Laboratory testing accuracy
• Analytical problem solving
• Instrument troubleshooting
• Time management and prioritization
• Team collaboration

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently required to sit, stand, and walk, and utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to talk or hear and use visual acuity for equipment operation and data analysis.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing 10–50 lbs.
• Work is performed in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological materials.