Lab Technology Specialist - Genetics

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare is seeking a Genetic Lab Specialist to perform and supervise diagnostic genetic testing, ensure quality assurance, support laboratory development, and assist in interpretation and reporting of results in line with hospital policies and international standards.

The role involves performing molecular testing procedures such as PCR, NGS, FISH, RT-PCR and karyotyping, identifying issues affecting test performance, documenting corrections, and maintaining accurate QA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, genetics, molecular biology or equivalent medical laboratory sciences.
• SCFHS Classification and Saudi MOH Licensed
• American Pathologist Board of Certification (BOC) ASCP or equivalent is preferred

Responsibilities

• Performing and supervising diagnostic genetic testing ensuring quality assurance.
• Supporting laboratory development and assisting in interpretation and reporting of genetic results in accordance with hospital policies and international standards.
• Perform various molecular testing procedures including PCR, NGS, FISH, RT-PCR, and Karyotyping.
• Document corrective actions and maintain QA records in the LIMS.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and report to the Molecular Genetics Consultant or Chief Technologist.

Skills

PCR

qPCR

NGS

Sanger sequencing

Microarray

Molecular testing

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology / genetics / molecular biology or equivalent

Tools

LIMS

Job description

As Genetic Lab Specialist he she will be responsible for performing and supervising diagnostic genetic testing ensuring quality assurance supporting laboratory development and assisting in the interpretation and reporting of genetic results in accordance with hospital policies and national international standards

Strategic Roles amp Responsibilities

Operational Roles amp Responsibilities

Perform various molecular testing procedures include but not limited to PCR NGS FISH RT-PCR Karyotyping etc

Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the Molecular Genetics Consultant and or Chief Technologist

Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from JHAH laboratory s established performance specifications

Maintain confidentiality of patient s files and individual logs

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Documentation of quality assurance and controls maintenance logs results entered into a Laboratory Information Management System LIMS

Maintains equipment and assures integrity of data by calibrating and cleaning equipment changing parts and running control samples through equipment for quality control

Complying with safety quality control and accreditation agencies requirements CAP CBAHI JCI Acknowledgement Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, genetics, molecular biology or equivalent medical laboratory sciences.

Certifications

• SCFHS Classification and Saudi MOH Licensed
• American Pathologist Board of Certification (BOC) ASCP or equivalent is preferred

Years of Experience

• Completion of a structured internship or clinical training program
• Minimum 9 years experience in a licensed Medical facility/Clinical laboratory as Lab Medical Technologist including minimum 5 years of experience in PCR, qPCR Sanger, NGS, and/or Microarray, or molecular pathology

Languages

• English: Fully Proficient
• Arabic: Not Required

Functional Competencies

• Clinical Expertise
• Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
• Documentation

Core Competencies

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Cybersecurity
• Person-Centered Care