Molecular Technologist (3rd Shift)

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Minimum 2 years' experience in a High Complexity Clinical Laboratory
• •Must possess proficiency with basic computer programs
• •Be a strong team player
• •Excellent communication skills
• •Must be able to multitask and keep up in a fast-paced environment
• •Must work well on your own with minimal supervision
• •Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• •Minimum of an Associate's or Bachelors of Science in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or a Life Science such as Biology or Chemistry
• •Laboratory certification
• •Qualify as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA rule § 493.1489
• •Must comply with CLIA or any other medical requirements to work in the laboratory
• •Must be able to perform assigned TEM-PCR lab duties accurately and efficiently
• •Must be able to handle equipment
• •Must be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and correct the problem or immediately notify the day's lead technologist
• •Must be able to perform Sample Sorting, Spin, Decap and Batch, Sample Transfer, Template Addition, Elution Plate Prep, PCR Product Addition, SAPE Addition, Array Wash, Array Detection
• •Must be able to perform Sample Correction, Stool Extraction, Array Plate Building and Proplate Pressing
• •Must be able to stock laboratory with supplies
• •Must be able to clean and decontaminate laboratory instruments and testing areas
• •Must be able to perform testing of samples for troubleshooting, clinical, and stability studies
• •Must be able to perform testing of samples for validation and verification studies of laboratory tests
• •Must be able to properly document records of studies performed, assuring traceability
• •Must be able to adhere to all processes put into place by the Quality Assurance and Safety Officer
• •Must be able to bring forth all QC concerns to a Lead or Technical Supervisor
• •Must be able to contribute when needed in processing QC Samples
• •Must be able to adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities
• •Must be able to participate in the laboratory's quality assurance plan
• •Must be able to participate in job specific training and annual competency assessment reviews
• •Must be able to keep workstations clean according to the cleaning policy
• •Must be able to wear personal protective equipment as required
• •Must be able to observe all safety guidelines and report any unsafe conditions to a lab supervisor or manager
• •Must be able to perform any additional duties as directed by Clinical Lab management
• •Flexibility with scheduling, within reason
• •Weekend and holiday work
• •Work during adverse weather conditions, as much as safety will allow
• •Dexterity with hand-eye coordination
• •Must be available for later arrival times or later finish times due to specimen delivery delays
• •Must be able to work during a majority of time standing or walking
• •Must be able to work Tuesday - Friday, 1:00am - 10:00am
• •Must be able to work additional hours as needed
• •Must be currently living within a commutable distance of Hunstville, AL

Desired Qualifications

• •Associate's or Bachelors of Science in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or a Life Science such as Biology or Chemistry
• •Laboratory certification
• •Qualify as Testing Personnel as defined by CLIA rule § 493.1489
• •Must be able to perform assigned TEM-PCR lab duties accurately and efficiently
• •Must be able to handle equipment
• •Must be able to perform Sample Sorting, Spin, Decap and Batch, Sample Transfer, Template Addition, Elution Plate Prep, PCR Product Addition, SAPE Addition, Array Wash, Array Detection
• •Must be able to perform Sample Correction, Stool Extraction, Array Plate Building and Proplate Pressing
• •Must be able to stock laboratory with supplies
• •Must be able to clean and decontaminate laboratory instruments and testing areas
• •Must be able to perform testing of samples for troubleshooting, clinical, and stability studies
• •Must be able to perform testing of samples for validation and verification studies of laboratory tests
• •Must be able to properly document records of studies performed, assuring traceability
• •Must be able to adhere to all processes put into place by the Quality Assurance and Safety Officer
• •Must be able to bring forth all QC concerns to a Lead or Technical Supervisor
• •Must be able to contribute when needed in processing QC Samples
• •Must be able to adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities
• •Must be able to participate in the laboratory's quality assurance plan
• •Must be able to participate in job specific training and annual competency assessment reviews
• •Must be able to keep workstations clean according to the cleaning policy
• •Must be able to wear personal protective equipment as required
• •Must be able to observe all safety guidelines and report any unsafe conditions to a lab supervisor or manager
• •Must be able to perform any additional duties as directed by Clinical Lab management
• •Flexibility with scheduling, within reason
• •Weekend and holiday work
• •Work during adverse weather conditions, as much as safety will allow
• •Dexterity with hand-eye coordination
• •Must be able to perform later arrival times or later finish times due to specimen delivery delays
• •Must be able to work during a majority of time standing or walking
• •Must be able to work Tuesday - Friday, 1:00am - 10:00am
• •Must be able to work additional hours as needed
• •Must be currently living within a commutable distance of Hunstville, AL