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Purpose of Position/Summary: Incumbent is responsible for coordinating and performing the full range of molecular biological examinations and analyses, recording, interpreting, and result reporting of tests on specimens which may include human body fluids, tissues (human and animal), isolates from clinical specimens, and environmental samples to the submitting physician, clinic, hospital, or public health agency. Incumbent is also responsible for the development, validation, and implementation of new molecular tests, preparation of validation documents and SOPs, and troubleshooting of the existing molecular tests. Special emphasis for this position will be around genomic sequencing, maintenance of instrumentation for sequencing, and troubleshooting sequencing assays.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
In-depth knowledge of molecular biology and the ability to perform laboratory-associated assays or learn these techniques upon successful completion of proficiency testing.
Extraction of nucleic acids from specimens, isolates, and samples via a variety of manual and automated methods.
Utilize molecular techniques such as PCR, MALDI-TOF, and NGS.
Participate in the evaluation, development, validation, and implementation of new testing methods used in clinical/reference laboratory work, and prepare validation documents and SOPs.
Provide technical oversight of the daily performance of high-complexity testing; follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of test results.
Maintain laboratory record system of submitted samples and specimens and their possible referral; evaluate, interpret, validate laboratory results, and report findings.
Conduct quality control checks on laboratory methods, materials, and equipment; document all quality control activities, instrument calibrations, and maintenance performed.
Participate in evaluation of new products used in clinical/reference laboratory work; perform related work as required.
Testing Personnel Responsibilities (42 CFR 493.1495 Standard)
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.
Each individual performing high-complexity testing must follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within established acceptable levels of performance.
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting and either correct the problems or immediately notify the supervisor or director.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s performance specifications; and
Perform high-complexity testing only under onsite, direct supervision of a qualified supervisor, except as specified in applicable regulations.
Job Requirements
Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of molecular biology, and related sub-specialties.
Experience with Next Generation Sequencing platforms, technologies, and procedures.
Specialized knowledge of current scientific methods and testing procedures and the ability to apply them to public health laboratory problems.
Specialized knowledge of and ability to use a full range of standard technical equipment, complex scientific apparatus, and automated techniques of analysis.
Extensive knowledge of laboratory safety practices and principles.
Aware of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies concerning the program area (e.g., CLIA).
Ability to meet requirements for personnel certification as a technologist pursuant to CLIA.
Ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing and maintain productive working relationships.
Ability to satisfactorily participate in proficiency testing programs and recognize QA problems.
Ability to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Software Development
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Purpose of Position/Summary: Incumbent is responsible for coordinating and performing the full range of molecular biological examinations and analyses, recording, interpreting, and result reporting of tests on specimens which may include human body fluids, tissues (human and animal), isolates from clinical specimens, and environmental samples to the submitting physician, clinic, hospital, or public health agency. Incumbent is also responsible for the development, validation, and implementation of new molecular tests, preparation of validation documents and SOPs, and troubleshooting of the existing molecular tests. Special emphasis for this position will be around genomic sequencing, maintenance of instrumentation for sequencing, and troubleshooting sequencing assays.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
In-depth knowledge of molecular biology and the ability to perform laboratory-associated assays or learn these techniques upon successful completion of proficiency testing.
Extraction of nucleic acids from specimens, isolates, and samples via a variety of manual and automated methods.
Utilize molecular techniques such as PCR, MALDI-TOF, and NGS.
Participate in the evaluation, development, validation, and implementation of new testing methods used in clinical/reference laboratory work, and prepare validation documents and SOPs.
Provide technical oversight of the daily performance of high-complexity testing; follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of test results.
Maintain laboratory record system of submitted samples and specimens and their possible referral; evaluate, interpret, validate laboratory results, and report findings.
Conduct quality control checks on laboratory methods, materials, and equipment; document all quality control activities, instrument calibrations, and maintenance performed.
Participate in evaluation of new products used in clinical/reference laboratory work; perform related work as required.
Testing Personnel Responsibilities (42 CFR 493.1495 Standard)
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.
Each individual performing high-complexity testing must follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within established acceptable levels of performance.
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting and either correct the problems or immediately notify the supervisor or director.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s performance specifications; and
Perform high-complexity testing only under onsite, direct supervision of a qualified supervisor, except as specified in applicable regulations.
Job Requirements
Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of molecular biology, and related sub-specialties.
Experience with Next Generation Sequencing platforms, technologies, and procedures.
Specialized knowledge of current scientific methods and testing procedures and the ability to apply them to public health laboratory problems.
Specialized knowledge of and ability to use a full range of standard technical equipment, complex scientific apparatus, and automated techniques of analysis.
Extensive knowledge of laboratory safety practices and principles.
Aware of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies concerning the program area (e.g., CLIA).
Ability to meet requirements for personnel certification as a technologist pursuant to CLIA.
Ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing and maintain productive working relationships.
Ability to satisfactorily participate in proficiency testing programs and recognize QA problems.
Ability to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Software Development
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