Flow Cytometry Analyst

PathGroup; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup is seeking a Flow Cytometry Analyst (MT/MLS) to perform day-to-day flow cytometry analysis and reporting, as well as processing of samples within the Laboratory.

The role involves consulting with Medical Technologist III as needed and maintaining safety and compliance with department procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• National certification as a Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Flow Cytometry or as a Medical Technologist (MT) by ASCP or other certifying body is required.
• Must maintain continuing education for certification/licensure.

Responsibilities

• Support PathGroup's mission and management decisions.
• Receive and process specimens per department protocols.
• Assist with administrative functions like ordering supplies and inventory.
• Data analysis and interpretation of flow cytometry data in the clinical lab.
• Phenotyping tests include leukemia/lymphoma, PNH, CD3, and stem cell enumeration.
• Communicate test results and interpretations to pathologists for clinical reports.
• Maintain productivity and turnaround times per departmental guidelines.
• Perform duties of a Medical Technologist I with minimal assistance.
• Adhere to lab safety and procedure manuals.
• Identify and correct issues affecting test performance or reporting.
• Document QA/QC and support interdepartmental collaboration.
• Follow Corporate Compliance and Privacy/Security policies.

Skills

Flow Cytometry

Data Analysis

Communication with Pathologists

QA/QC

Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

ASCP certification or MT licensure

Job description

The Flow Cytometry Analyst is a licensed Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) who is responsible for day to day flow cytometry analysis and results reporting, as well as day to day processing of samples within the Laboratory. The Flow Cytometry Analyst performs the standard duties of a Medical Technologist I and will consult Medical Technologist III if necessary.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support PathGroup's mission, vision, goals and management decisions.
• Receive and process specimens according to department protocols
• Assists the Supervisor, Manager and Director with administrative functions such as ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Data analysis and technical interpretation of all flow cytometry data generated in the clinical flow cytometry laboratory.
• Test areas include, but are not limited to, leukemia and lymphoma phenotyping, PNH testing, CD3 enumeration, and stem cell enumeration.
• Communicate directly with pathologists regarding test results, interpretations, and compilation of clinical reports.
• Perform within the productivity and turnaround time expectations as set forth by current departmental guidelines.
• Perform all duties of a Medical Technologist I with little to no assistance.
• Display satisfactory clinical competency on standard procedures.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Identify and correct problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting of patient samples.
• Communicate pertinent section information/issues to supervisor, manager or other appropriate individual.
• Assist in documentation and maintaining effective department QA/QC programs and monitors.
• Work with other departments within PathGroup and its subsidiaries.
• Become familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.
• Perform within the productivity expectations as set forth by current departmental guidelines.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with other departments within PathGroup and subsidiaries.
• Nothing in the job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION & LICENSURE

• Bachelors' Degree required
• National certification as a Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Flow Cytometry or as a Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or other certifying body is required.
• Must maintain appropriate continuing education for certification/licensure, and to increase basic knowledge.

EXPERIENCE

• More than one year of technical experience required in Flow Cytometry.
• More than two years of experience required analyzing Flow Cytometry data of human samples.
• Must have proven track record in physician, employee, and client relationships.

Work Location Type

On-Site