MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGIST 2 (FT; 11A-7:30P) - Temple Health/Fox Chase Cancer Center

Temple Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System in Philadelphia seeks a Molecular Diagnostics Technologist to perform a wide range of procedures using manual and automated methods, with day shift, full-time schedule. The role requires independent judgment in reporting results and active involvement in quality improvement and regulatory readiness.

Education: BS in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences or Chemistry. Experience: 3 years in Molecular Diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biological Sciences or Chemistry is required.
• 3 years experience in Molecular Diagnostics testing is required.
• CAP accreditation readiness and regulatory compliance experience preferred.
• Participation in quality control/assurance reporting and audits is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures using both manual and automated methods.
• Exercise independent judgment in the performance and reporting of results.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, monthly QC/assurance reporting, and regulatory readiness.
• Assist in clinical validation/verification of tests or instrumentation and in inspections prep.
• May sign off on training for new hires and ongoing competencies.

Skills

Independent judgment

Laboratory procedures

Quality improvement

Regulatory readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Biology/Chemistry

Job description

Category

Laboratory Services

Job Location

333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Tracking Code

270020

Weekly Hours

40.00

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Shift

Performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures using both manual and automated methods. Is expected to show a considerable degree of independent judgment regarding the performance and reporting of results. Actively participates in the quality improvement activities of the laboratory, including monthly quality control and assurance reporting, validation of new and revised tests, and preparation for laboratory inspections. Participates in clinical validation/verification of clinical laboratory test or instrumentation. Maintains CAP and accreditation and regulatory readiness at all times and participates in corrective actions and pre-inspection reviews. May sign off on training for new hires and ongoing competencies. Participates in the TUHS pathology residency and student program.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology, Biological Sciences or Chemistry Required

Experience

3 years experience in Molecular Diagnostics testing Required

Licenses

Specialist Molecular Biology Preferred Or

Technologist Molecular Biology Preferred

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.