Molecular Technologist ll /Medical Laboratory Scientist

Insight Molecular Diagnostics Inc; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Molecular Diagnostics (iMDx) seeks a Molecular Technologist II / Medical Laboratory Scientist in Franklin, TN to perform high-complexity molecular diagnostic testing in accordance with CLIA, CAP, TN Medical Laboratory Board, NY State Wadsworth, and company policies and procedures.

You will operate and maintain instruments, participate in proficiency testing, quality control, and CLIA quality program activities, and help with SOP maintenance and staff training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Biological, Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science.
• ASCP or AMT certification required in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Current State of Tennessee Medical Lab Professional License highly preferred.
• Must obtain State license within 3 months of hire.
• 2+ years of work experience in a clinical lab.
• Experience in molecular diagnostics (Real-Time PCR, ddPCR, NGS) preferred.
• Good Laboratory Practice and Good Documentation Practice.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team orientation.
• Willingness to work holidays and weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity molecular diagnostic testing per CLIA/CAP/state requirements.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment; perform calibration/maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and track inventories.
• Participate in proficiency testing, instrument qualification and QA activities.
• Assist in SOP revisions and contribute to CLIA quality program.
• Provide training support to new laboratory staff as needed.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Biolog​

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Biological, Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

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Molecular Technologist ll /Medical Laboratory Scientist

CLIA Lab COR Full Time Laboratory Franklin Lab, Franklin, TN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1079

Salary Range: $32.00 To $39.00 Hourly

The Molecular Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist at iMDx performs high-complexity molecular diagnostic testing in accordance with CLIA, CAP, TN Medical Laboratory Board, NY State Wadsworth, and company policies and procedures. In addition to primary laboratory testing responsibilities, this position assists and maintains iMDx’s CLIA Quality Program, supporting CLIA operations, including document control and equipment maintenance activities.

Join our growing, innovative team and work in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter, your skills can grow, and your contributions help drive better patient outcomes.

Insight Molecular Diagnostics (iMDx), our mission is to democratize access to molecular diagnostic testing. At our heart, we are a science-driven organization focused on giving clinicians and researchers the diagnostic tools they need to help improve patient outcomes.

Professional Experience

• Perform clinical testing by following the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintains records of patient test results
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment (e.g., perform daily/weekly/monthly/etc. maintenance tasks and yearly calibration/preventative maintenance)
• Maintain a clean and orderly working environment
• Participate in proficiency testing (or Alternative Performance Assessment testing), instrument comparison, and reagent qualifications
• Perform quality assurance activities such as instrument/method comparison and reagent qualifications
• Adhere to quality control procedures and participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving assay or equipment issues and escalates to Laboratory Management
• Successfully implement organizational initiatives and leadership directives.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory of reagents and consumables
• Provide recommendations for SOP revisions and may assist with revising SOPs
• Follow all safety guidelines, maintain a safe work environment and wear personal protective equipment as needed.
• Assists with training new laboratory staff
• Support the company in the achievement of its goals (may participate in performing CLIA validation studies)
• Work on other projects/tasks as assigned with moderate supervision; projects are mostly clerical and is a project participant (project lead as needed)
• May participate in supplier qualification process for CLIA suppliers
• May participate in LIMS and other lab systems design changes, validations, testing, and implementations
• Assist with the eQMS system for CLIA operations, at the direction of CLIA Leadership
• May perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) in Chemical, Biological, Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science
• ASCP or AMT certification required in Medical Laboratory Science
• Current State of Tennessee Department of Health Medical Lab Professional License highly preferred.
• Must obtain a State of Tennessee Department of Health Medical Laboratory Technologist- General within 3 months of hire
• 2+ years of work experience is required
• Clinical laboratory experience
• Demonstrates Good Laboratory Practice and Good Documentation Practice
• Experience in molecular diagnostics (e.g., Real-Time PCR, Droplet Digital PCR, Next Generation Sequencing) is preferred
• Strong analytical, organization, and problem solving skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment; flexible and quickly adaptable to changing priorities
• You have a “do what it takes – no job is too small” team player and a positive attitude with a willingness to wear other hats and step in to perform and support other roles when needed.
• You understand the importance of timely delivery of patient results and are able to work holidays and/or weekends in order to meet turnaround times.

Physical Demands

• Standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, manual manipulation, and lifting 25 pounds
• Ability to have full-body movement
• All candidates must take a color vision test
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for at least 50% of a typical working day
• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height

Rules of the Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board, 1200-06.01-.22 (2): Responsibilities and Duties of Testing Personnel

(a) Each individual performs only those high complexity tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.

(b) Each individual performing high complexity testing must—

(1) Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results;

(2) Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens;

(3) Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed;

(4) Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance;

(5) Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director;

(6) Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications; and

(7) Perform high complexity testing only under the onsite, direct supervision of a general supervisor.

1. Collecting and preparing specimens for analysis. Storing or transporting specimens using appropriate preservation methods.

2. Following prescribed procedures, performing any of the tests within any of the laboratory specialties. Calculating the results of the tests performed if necessary.

3. Operating, calibrating, conducting performance checks, and maintaining any clinical laboratory instrument or equipment.

4. Recognizing and correcting basic instrument malfunctions. Notifying supervisory personnel when appropriate.

5. Preparing reagents or media from a prescribed procedure, making any adjustments needed.

6. Evaluating media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria.

7. Conducting established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluating results of quality control and implementing corrective action when indicated.

8. Determining performance specifications for new methods.

9. Establishing basic quality control procedures.

10. Performing comparison studies of precision, accuracy, linearity, and validation on new or existing procedures and reporting results in an established format.

11. Correlating and interpreting data based on knowledge of physiological conditions affecting test results. Assessing plausibility of laboratory results through correlation of data.

12. Indicating the need for additional laboratory tests for definitive diagnostic information in prescribed instances.

13. Confirming and verifying results through knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments.

14. Recognizing problems, identifying the cause, developing alternatives and determining solutions where no preset criteria are available.

15. Establishing and monitoring quality assurance/continuous quality improvement programs.

16. Establishing and monitoring safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations.

17. Maintaining records that demonstrate the proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.

18. Utilizing laboratory information systems or other methods to accurately and effectively report patient results.

19. Writing laboratory procedures conforming to standardized format.

20. Performing clinical orientation and supervision for students and new or less skilled laboratory personnel.

21. Participating and providing input in competency evaluations.