Lab Technologist II - MRD

Shift: Thursday-Sunday 8:00am-6:30pm

Responsibilities

• Complying with the laboratory’s technical, administrative, and safety policies and procedures.
• Operating high complexity testing.
• Participating in the laboratory’s quality assurance plan, adhering to quality control and preventive maintenance policies, and appropriately documenting these activities.
• Working as part of a team to produce repeatable quality results.
• Maintaining a clean and organized laboratory space.
• Participating in proficiency testing in the same manner as routine samples.
• Participating in continuing education according to accepted laboratory standards.
• Actively participating in successful and timely completion of training and competency assessment as outlined in the laboratory and departmental training programs.
• Following the laboratory’s policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable limits and documenting the problem and any corrective action.
• Troubleshooting and identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or reporting of test results by initiating corrective action and using the defined electronic system to make the required management notification.
• Participates within the departmental team to resolve problems or implement projects.
• Serves as a trainer on technical processes within the group.

Qualifications

• Doctoral, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science.
• 6 months of clinical lab experience or equivalent required.
• California only: CLS trainee license or a CLS or CGMBS license issued by California.
• Familiarity with range of molecular biology techniques (qPCR, DNA extraction, DNA sequencing) and proficiency with molecular biology calculations (dilutions, DNA and protein concentration measurements, enzyme activity measurements).
• Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced and evolving work environment.
• Some schedule flexibility- occasional overtime hours may be required.
• Basic proficiency with computers (Excel, other Office tools) and statistics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive documentation skills and attention to detail skills including the ability to develop and follow written procedures, the ability to organize information, ensures that data is recorded correctly and can be easily understood by others.

Physical Requirements

Lifting Requirements – medium work or exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, and 10 pounds of force consistently. Physical Requirements – stationary positioning, moving, operating, ascending/descending, communicating, observing, reaching, and repetitive motion. Use of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential job functions. Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions – exposure to fumes, dust, extreme temperatures, wet and/or humid, noise, vibration, mists or gases, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, and radiant energy hazards. OSHA Category I – duties performed routinely requires exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.