Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Pharmacokinetics (Per Diem)

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch); Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 83.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Pharmacokinetics for per diem coverage. This position focuses on PK/TDM workflows within a high-complexity clinical laboratory, with opportunities to lead methods validation and staff training.

The role involves DNA extraction, PCR, real-time PCR, and LCMS/GCMS operations, performing routine QA/QC, and supporting lab operations across shifts Wednesday-Saturday.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or equivalent education as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489(b)(3)(ii).
• Must meet CLIA education requirements for high complexity testing.
• Knowledge of PK/TDM or PGx with clinical/lab experience.

Responsabilidades

• Review, verify, or audit PK/TDM test results.
• Lead projects and validations of equipment, reagents, and processes.
• Perform DNA extraction, PCR setup, real-time PCR, and DNA sequencing reactions.
• Operate and troubleshoot GCMS/LCMS and QuantStudio instruments.
• Instruct and train new staff and trainees in routine procedures.
• Maintain laboratory QA/QC programs and SI documentation.

Conocimientos

Pharmacokinetics knowledge

Molecular techniques

Quality control

Educación

Bachelor's degree in chemical/biological/clinical lab science

CLIA high complexity testing education requirements

Herramientas

LIMS (Labware)

EPIC EHR

GCMS/LCMS instruments

Descripción del empleo

Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Pharmacokinetics (Per Diem)

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Under general supervision, this individual performs high complexity lab tests and processes on patient samples or products which involves operating analytical instruments, compiling and verifying the accuracy of clinical data, and complying with the laboratory QA/QC program.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

This position will be Per Diem, with shifts available Wednesday-Saturday from 8:30am-5pm with some flexibility. Additional shifts may be available as this lab operates 7 days per week.

Responsibilities

• As assigned, may review, verify, or audit Busulfan or PGx test results in supervisor/lead's absence.
• Leads projects and/ or validations of equipment, reagents, and processes.
• Conducts validation of laboratory-developed reagents such as quality controls, working standards, and internal standards from stock materials.
• Drafts SOPs
• Assists with the validation of new techniques and technologies.
• Perform duties/ tasks as delegated by lead, supervisor, manager, or director.
• Performs DNA extraction by manual methods, sets up PCR reactions, real-time PCR reactions, and DNA sequencing reactions
• Understands and operates a variety of analytical laboratory equipment (Agilent GCMS & LCMS, and Quantstudio) and can perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting
• Exhibits a working knowledge of the laboratory information systems software and can teach it to others
• Performs work accurately and precisely. Recognizes, corrects, and documents errors when they occur
• Instructs new employees, medical laboratory students, medical students, residents, and fellows in routine procedures. Demonstrates patience and tolerance.
• Assists the lead in teaching/training, organize and scheduling in-service of new employees, medical laboratory scientist students, post-doctoral fellows, and residents as requested, and provide feedback on performance
• Performs inventory in assigned areas, unpacks, labels, and puts away supplies taking care to rotate stock as needed
• Assists in inventory management. Informs the lead well in advance when an item is getting low, helps organize the storage and proper labeling of chemicals, and verifies that the records are current and complete. Assists the lead in ordering supplies, so supplies arrive on time and to the correct location
• Communicates necessary and appropriate information to all Technologists, leads, and the manager
• Is aware of the needs of co-workers and workload issues and helps others without being asked
• Performs related duties as required

Additional responsibilities

• SME in at least one of the following laboratory systems:
• LIMS (Labware)
• EHR (EPIC)
• GCMS Preventive Maintenance
• LCMS Preventive Maintenance
• RT-PCR Preventive Maintenance
• Regulatory Compliance (CAP)
• Assay development/troubleshooting/data integrity

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution or a Bachelor's degree and equivalent education and training as defined in 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii). Must meet the CLIA education requirements for high complexity testing.
• Knowledge of Precision Medicine and Pharmacokinetics (PK), including at least one of the following Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) theory or Pharmacogenetics (PGx) with a minimum of 2 years as a Pharmacokinetic Technologist I; or 3 years of clinical or research lab experience performing PK/TDM, molecular or equivalent high-complexity testing.
• Must be a certified Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP, AMT), Chemistry certification, or Molecular Biology certification MB(AS