Medical Laboratory Technologist I - 2nd Shift

CareDx, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CareDx is a leading precision medicine diagnostics company seeking a Molecular/Medical Laboratory Technologist I to support the Clinical Laboratory in processing clinical specimens in Waltham, MA. The role involves performing moderate and highly complex analyses, maintaining QA/QC, and documenting all work under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director.

You will assist in training new staff, operate lab instruments, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Science/Medical Technology or in the chemical, molecular, or biological sciences; or Associates degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.
• Appropriate certification from CAP or state licensure as required.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicates via written, verbal, face-to-face, telephone, and computer methods.
• Maintains CAP/CLIA compliance and quality control programs.
• Performs moderate and highly complex analytic testing under supervision.
• Operates laboratory instruments and maintains equipment; performs QA documentation.
• Assists in training new employees and contributes to lab procedures and manuals.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Laboratory Science/Medical Technology

Associates degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

CareDx is a leading precision medicine diagnostics company advancing care in transplant, specialty oncology, and cell therapy. Through our innovative portfolio of molecular diagnostics, digital health solutions, AI-powered data and analytics, and patient support services, we partner with healthcare providers, patients, and biopharma organizations to help inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes. Within CareDx's Specialty Oncology business, we are focused on improving the management of HPV-driven cancers through innovative diagnostic solutions. NavDx®, our blood-based DNA test, helps clinicians detect molecular signs of disease recurrence, monitor treatment response, and guide patient management throughout the care journey. Our team is committed to expanding access to actionable insights that support more informed cancer care.

The Molecular/Medical Laboratory Technologist performs laboratory analysis on clinical specimens using established laboratory procedures. Duties include but are not limited to; processing of specimens, performance of moderate, and highly complex analytical testing, establishing performing and documenting quality assurance, quality control, equipment maintenance, and accurately documenting all work performed under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director. A Molecular/Medical Laboratory Technologist I will recognize and resolve problems using good laboratory practices.

Minimum Education, Experience, & Specialized Knowledge (Required): Reporting to the General/Technical Supervisor, you will be supporting the Clinical Laboratory in processing of clinical specimens. Duties include:

• Effectively communicates via written, verbal, face-to-face, telephone, and computer methods.
• Respects and maintains the confidentiality of information relative to clients and patients.
• Maintains CAP/CLIA compliance.
• Maintains quality assurance and quality control programs, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Follow lab procedures for specimen processing.
• Determines specimen acceptability, consulting with supervisor, technologist, or Lab Director as needed taking appropriate action when necessary.
• Understands and recognizes laboratory information system alerts and flags and takes the appropriate action.
• Recognizes when information presented on requisitions is unclear and ambiguous and knows and follows corrective actions to be taken.
• Assists in the drafting of result reports within the scope of the position.
• Communicates with staff to ensure highest level quality of work for each specimen received.
• Assists technologist team with various lab duties.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Performs moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes with moderate supervision.
• Interprets problems with specimens which meet the rejection criteria for unacceptable samples.
• Makes the decision to reject a sample and request recollection to ensure validity of results.
• Operates laboratory instruments and ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment.
• Completes and documents required maintenance activities on equipment, recognizes and elevates potential issues reporting service needs to leadership for resolution.
• Performs quality control procedures as specified and maintains quality control records and documentation necessary to meet the standards of accrediting agencies.
• Understands appropriate specimen collection, handling and transport procedures.
• Prepares specimens for analysis and determines acceptability of samples within guidelines.
• Assists in developing procedures for specimen collection, handling and transport to maintain specimen integrity and viability.
• Validates acceptability of test results by review of test parameters.
• Identifies the technical, instrumental and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results.
• Monitors quality assurance and assists in data collection and preparation of QA indicators.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing.
• Handles proficiency testing samples in the same manner as patient samples.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area.
• Cleans bench surfaces and equipment each shift or after contamination or spill.
• Meets work product output expectations maintaining all section turn-around times.
• Participates in continuing education and staff meetings.
• Prepares and presents continuing education programs for department personnel as requested.
• Responsible for own professional development.
• Applies step by step thinking, problem solving and critical thinking patterns.
• Contributes to design, research, review and writing of laboratory manuals.
• Remains informed of procedure updates and changes.
• Complies with safety and hazard regulations as outlined in the Clinical Laboratory Safety Manual.
• Failure to follow safety protocols will result in disciplinary action.
• Understands, maintains and enforces safety guidelines.
• Observes principles of data security and patient confidentiality.
• Maintains ethical standards in the performance of testing and in interactions with patients, co-workers and other health care professionals.
• Demonstrates adaptability by embracing changes in the laboratory with a positive attitude.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:30pm-11:00pm

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in Laboratory Science/Medical Technology or in the chemical, molecular, or biological sciences; or Associates degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.
• Must satisfy the education requirements of the applicable certifying agency, i.e. CAP.
• Appropriate certification from one of the nationally recognized certification agencies, i.e. CAP or state licensure that has been determined to be equivalent.
• Note: This is a requirement for the title Medical Laboratory Technologist I only.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Preferred Qualifications 1-3 years clinical laboratory experience performing high complexity testing.
• Experience in molecular testing preferred.
• CareDx, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer-vets/disabled, and participates in the E-Verify program.
• The U.S. EEO posters are available.
• Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.
• This is the anticipated base salary range for candidates who will work in Waltham, MA.
• The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, the type and length of experience within the job, the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc.
• Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units.
• CareDx is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
• United States $33.65 — $36 USD
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