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Molecular Technologist

2 months ago

Austin, United States Sonic Reference Laboratory, Inc Full time

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

Position Summary:

SRL is the national reference laboratory for Sonic Healthcare USA. As part of this esoteric testing lab, our staff gain new experiences with a unique test menu within a culture of quality and innovation, where we focus on lean processes fueled by a belief in empowered continuous improvement.   We pride ourselves on a work environment dedicated to mutual respect where trust and team spirit are an integral part of our daily routine.

The Molecular Technologist III is responsible for performing moderate and high complexity clinical sample testing within the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory.  Performs daily laboratory testing and analyzes, reviews, and reports test results.   Maintains proficiency on a wide variety of molecular methods and technologies.  Assists in training of personnel and competency assessments.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Performs high complexity clinical assays according to written SOPs
  • Adheres to departmental policies and procedures to include quality control, quality assurance, and safety
  • Ensures specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing. 
  • General laboratory operations: keeping a neat work area, attending meetings, and complying with laboratory procedures and safety practices
  • Analyzes reviews, and reports test and quality control results and takes remedial action when indicated
  • Enters and verifies data within the clinical LIMS system
  • Maintain analytical instruments, schedules authorized routine service, and maintains instrument documentation
  • Performs, enters, and maintains Quality Control assessments and data
  • General laboratory housekeeping, including the regular cleaning of sinks, counters, and equipment as appropriate
  • Creates and validates in-house control material and reagents
  • Monitors laboratory data systems, conducts statistical metric analysis
  • Performs and documents reagent Quality Control verification
  • File documentation associated with daily production runs
  • Provides technical feedback to the Lab Supervisor regarding workflow issues
  • Documents laboratory inventory for assigned work areas
  • Perform other laboratory duties as required and assigned
  • Trains staff and assists in technical competency assessments
  • Makes recommendations for process improvement to management
  • Completes proficiency testing online entries as assigned

Education and Experience:

Education:

  • B.S. or M.S degree in Medical Technology or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science

Licensure and Certifications:

Required

  • N/A

Preferred

  • Certified as Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Molecular Biology by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) OR equivalent certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Ability to understand and follow implemented written procedures and verbal instructions.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to collect and analyze data using graphs, tables, charts, and mathematical calculations
  • Experienced with computer software including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook. 
  • Operational knowledge of complex lab automation and networked lab systems
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the laboratory and work well across lab areas
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and fluctuations in workload
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and manage stress appropriately
  • Ability to work alone with minimal supervision
  • Familiarity with regulated clinical laboratory policies, goals, and objectives

Physical Requirements: 

This position requires some lifting, up to 50 lbs.  Frequently carrying objects up to 10 lbs. This position also requires some pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, bending, and sitting for extended periods. Frequent repetitive hand and arm movement, eye-hand-foot coordination, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, balance, depth perception, hearing acuity, color vision, and near and far vision acuity are also required.

Work Conditions:

Indoor temperature controlled environment with occasional exposure to biological and chemical hazards.  

Hazards:  Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents. Exposure to moving mechanical parts. Exposure to communicable diseases. Exposure to blood borne pathogens. Gaseous exposure risk.  All safety equipment and personal protective equipment is provided.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

2nd Shift (United States of America)

Job Category:

Laboratory Operations

Company:

Sonic Reference Laboratory, Inc

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