University of Miami
## **Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click
to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this .The Pathology Department at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Technologist 2.**Department Specific Functions**1. Utilizes appropriate equipment and instruments with precision for all molecular diagnostic protocols.2. Performs molecular techniques, including nucleic acid extraction (DNA and/or RNA) from fixed tissues, blood, or bone marrow, DNA/RNA quantification and quality assessment, fragment analysis, PCR, NGS library preparation, and data analysis.3. Utilizes laboratory information systems for data entry, recall, and labeling.4. Accurately follows all laboratory SOPs.5. QA and QC responsibilities:• Run and reports proficiency testing following SOPs.• Perform, review, and accept daily QC runs.• Follow laboratory protocols for corrections reports, identify, correct, and report deviations of SOPs.• Daily, weekly, and monthly documentation of bench decontamination.• Refrigerators and freezer temperatures, room humidity, and temperature.• Document daily activities and maintenance.• Perform system verification, accuracy, precision, and instrument-to-instrument comparison following SOP and supervisor/manager guidance.6. Inventory and supplies:• Maintaining adequate inventory levels as per protocol. Places orders regularly as needed.• Rotate previous inventory stock when it applies.• Pick up, unpack, date, and storage in a timely manner according to manufacturers’ commendation.• Check packing slips, verify amounts and items received, and give documentation to supervisor/designee.7. Laboratory ancillary activities:• Keeps lab clean, neat, and organized. • Performs housekeeping duties.• Remove empty boxes, recyclable material and dispose of them as per SOP.• Prepare Biohazards containers for use and disposal.• Assist in the maintenance of hardware by loading paper, labels, and/or printer ribbons or any other task when necessary.8. Performs all procedures in a timely manner.9. Knowledgeable of all lab procedures and specimen submission requirements.10. Understand and use proper safety practices.11. Complete all CBL required training and compliance courses.12. Perform other duties as assigned**Department Specific Qualifications****Certification and Licensing:*** Florida Molecular License* Certified by a national body agency, ASCP/AMT/ABB (ASCP preferred)**Experience:*** Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in molecular genetics laboratory or molecular pathology laboratory (oncology molecular diagnostics experience is preferred)* Good theoretical understanding of molecular techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, DNA/RNA sequencing, NGS workflow, library preparation, library assessment, NGS, q-PCR.* Computer knowledge required.#LI-CM1The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click
for additional information.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**Staff**Pay Grade:**H11**CORE JOB SUMMARY**
The Medical Technologist 2 performs microbiological, molecular biological and immunological tests on body specimens to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease. Moreover, the incumbent facilitates quality assurance and instrument maintenance.
**CORE JOB FUNCTIONS**
1. Verifies identification of specimen with physicians’ orders, prepares specimens for testing, and handles all specimens in a safe and careful manner.
2. Analyzes results of testing and interprets abnormal or unusual results.
3. Researches and prepares all pertinent patient data and refers all data and testing results to pathologists for evaluation and sign-out.
4. Calibrates equipment, orders supplies, and maintains inventory of relevant forms and materials.
5. Recognizes test inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective action while supporting laboratory co-workers in resolution of similar problems.
6. Administers quality-control tests, according to procedure, and maintains appropriate data recording.
7. Assists with orienting and training employees on laboratory techniques and operations.
8. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
**CORE QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education:**
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
**Experience:**
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
**Certification and Licensing:**
Valid State of Florida Medical Technologist license required
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.* Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.* Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.* Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit
to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.**Transforming lives**With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, #J-18808-Ljbffr
to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this .The Pathology Department at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Technologist 2.**Department Specific Functions**1. Utilizes appropriate equipment and instruments with precision for all molecular diagnostic protocols.2. Performs molecular techniques, including nucleic acid extraction (DNA and/or RNA) from fixed tissues, blood, or bone marrow, DNA/RNA quantification and quality assessment, fragment analysis, PCR, NGS library preparation, and data analysis.3. Utilizes laboratory information systems for data entry, recall, and labeling.4. Accurately follows all laboratory SOPs.5. QA and QC responsibilities:• Run and reports proficiency testing following SOPs.• Perform, review, and accept daily QC runs.• Follow laboratory protocols for corrections reports, identify, correct, and report deviations of SOPs.• Daily, weekly, and monthly documentation of bench decontamination.• Refrigerators and freezer temperatures, room humidity, and temperature.• Document daily activities and maintenance.• Perform system verification, accuracy, precision, and instrument-to-instrument comparison following SOP and supervisor/manager guidance.6. Inventory and supplies:• Maintaining adequate inventory levels as per protocol. Places orders regularly as needed.• Rotate previous inventory stock when it applies.• Pick up, unpack, date, and storage in a timely manner according to manufacturers’ commendation.• Check packing slips, verify amounts and items received, and give documentation to supervisor/designee.7. Laboratory ancillary activities:• Keeps lab clean, neat, and organized. • Performs housekeeping duties.• Remove empty boxes, recyclable material and dispose of them as per SOP.• Prepare Biohazards containers for use and disposal.• Assist in the maintenance of hardware by loading paper, labels, and/or printer ribbons or any other task when necessary.8. Performs all procedures in a timely manner.9. Knowledgeable of all lab procedures and specimen submission requirements.10. Understand and use proper safety practices.11. Complete all CBL required training and compliance courses.12. Perform other duties as assigned**Department Specific Qualifications****Certification and Licensing:*** Florida Molecular License* Certified by a national body agency, ASCP/AMT/ABB (ASCP preferred)**Experience:*** Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in molecular genetics laboratory or molecular pathology laboratory (oncology molecular diagnostics experience is preferred)* Good theoretical understanding of molecular techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, DNA/RNA sequencing, NGS workflow, library preparation, library assessment, NGS, q-PCR.* Computer knowledge required.#LI-CM1The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click
for additional information.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**Staff**Pay Grade:**H11**CORE JOB SUMMARY**
The Medical Technologist 2 performs microbiological, molecular biological and immunological tests on body specimens to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease. Moreover, the incumbent facilitates quality assurance and instrument maintenance.
**CORE JOB FUNCTIONS**
1. Verifies identification of specimen with physicians’ orders, prepares specimens for testing, and handles all specimens in a safe and careful manner.
2. Analyzes results of testing and interprets abnormal or unusual results.
3. Researches and prepares all pertinent patient data and refers all data and testing results to pathologists for evaluation and sign-out.
4. Calibrates equipment, orders supplies, and maintains inventory of relevant forms and materials.
5. Recognizes test inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective action while supporting laboratory co-workers in resolution of similar problems.
6. Administers quality-control tests, according to procedure, and maintains appropriate data recording.
7. Assists with orienting and training employees on laboratory techniques and operations.
8. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
**CORE QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education:**
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
**Experience:**
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
**Certification and Licensing:**
Valid State of Florida Medical Technologist license required
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.* Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.* Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.* Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit
to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.**Transforming lives**With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, #J-18808-Ljbffr