Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Molecular
Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Molecular
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The Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Molecular position is responsible for performing moderate and high complexity clinical assays and assists with troubleshooting and training new staff. As a technologist you’ll adhere to departmental policies and procedures while participating in daily workflows on the assigned bench. They also assist in special projects as assigned and support administrative tasks as needed within the laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Efficiently performs moderate & high complexity clinical assays according to written SOPs
- Adheres to departmental/OSHA policies and procedures including quality control, analytical performance, quality assurance, and safety
- Contributes to general laboratory functions by keeping a neat work area, attending meetings, and complying with laboratory procedures and safety practices
- Ensures specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing
- Analyzes, reviews, and reports test and quality control results. Takes remedial action when indicated
- Enters and verifies data within the clinical LIMS system
- Performs, documents, and maintains QC assessments and data
- Capable to allow peer shadowing that is effective and informative
- Manages inventory logs
- General laboratory housekeeping, including the regular cleaning of bench and equipment as appropriate
- Files documentation associated with daily production runs
- Participates in laboratory continuing education program
- Cultivates a positive work environment and a culture of quality and respect
- Participates in daily workflow and resolving technical issues
- Consults with leadership, management and vendor support to resolve reagent and instrument issues as directed
- Participates in instrument maintenance
- Participates in supply management on assigned bench including inventory counts, order requests, reagent lot to lots, labeling and appropriate usage
- Trains new personnel as assigned
- Participates in/recommends process improvement/quality assurance projects as assigned
- Edits technical SOPs for accuracy of content as assigned
- Assists internal process audits as assigned
- Assists with validation/verification runs for new assays as assigned
Skills
- Understands and follows written procedures and verbal instructions
- Basic computer knowledge including MS Excel and Word
- 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
- Works with initiative, independence, and demonstrates good judgment
- Ability to learn complex lab automation and networked lab systems
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to collect and analyze data using graphs, tables, charts, and mathematical calculations
- Ability to learn and master high complexity methodologies
- Good dexterity with manual and automated pipettes
Requirements
- B.S. or Associate in Medical Technology or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science
- MB(ASCP)CM
- At least 1 year of clinical molecular lab experience (NGS preferred)
- Proficiency in molecular laboratory techniques
- Familiarity with CGLP guidelines and best practices in a clinical laboratory setting.
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy in testing procedures.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,400.00 - $70,000.00 per year (Based on experience)
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Irving, TX 75038 (Required)
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