UChicago Medicine
Genomics Technician, Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory Department - Day Shift
UChicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Genomics Technician, Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory Department - Day Shift
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Genomics Technician, Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory Department - Day Shift
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UChicago Medicine
Base pay range $34.00/hr - $39.00/hr
Job Description Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system,
UChicago Medicine , as a
Genomics Technician
in the
Molecular Diagnostic
department. Here, you will conduct a wide variety of molecular procedures to detect inherited diseases and support pharmacogenomic treatment protocols. Responsible for quality control, instrument maintenance, and method development to support a broad menu of tests to support targeted treatment modalities and monitor the patient’s prognosis. This department is the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $1,500 Perform pre-analytic molecular diagnostics or cytogenetics procedures including receiving, accessioning, and preparing specimens for clinical testing. Isolates DNA on a wide variety of specimen types and/or performs tissue culture procedures. Assists in equipment maintenance, QC procedures, maintaining laboratory databases, filing, ordering supplies and other supportive technical and clerical duties. May perform some kit based molecular assays or additional cytogenetics procedures as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
Receives and accessions specimens on fresh, archived, and outreach specimens
Performs specialized testing for both patients and potential transplant donors including genomic sequencing, tissue typing and crossmatching
Resolves issues in a timely manner
Evaluates specimens for acceptability
Isolates DNA from various specimen types or performs tissue culture including set-up, feeding, and harvesting
Follows procedures to assure patient safety, prevent contamination, and achieve high quality results
Performs clerical duties including filing, ordering supplies, preparing statistics and other activities as assigned
Practices the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities by following all maintenance, safety and quality controls policies and procedures
Prepares and maintains adequate stock of reagents, standards, and control materials for the performance of testing at assigned workstation and notifies supervisor of any shortages or problems
Supports staff, chief technologist, and medical directors as assigned
Communicates any pertinent information or problems with laboratory staff and supervisors in a respectful and proactive manner
Required Qualifications
Must satisfy CLIA’88 qualification requirements for testing personnel performing high complexity testing
Associates degree in medical technology required
No previous clinical lab experience required
Ability to interact in a professional manner with individuals at all levels
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Fulltime (1.0)
Shift: Day Shift (8:00 am-4:30 pm), Monday - Friday
Work Location: Hyde Park
Unit/Department: Molecular Lab
CBA Code: Non-Union
In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the Day shift, from approximately 8:00 am-4:30 pm and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100 % at the Hyde Park campus. The days of the week that you are scheduled will not vary in the week.
Why Join Us We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Genomics Technician, Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory Department - Day Shift
role at
UChicago Medicine
Base pay range $34.00/hr - $39.00/hr
Job Description Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system,
UChicago Medicine , as a
Genomics Technician
in the
Molecular Diagnostic
department. Here, you will conduct a wide variety of molecular procedures to detect inherited diseases and support pharmacogenomic treatment protocols. Responsible for quality control, instrument maintenance, and method development to support a broad menu of tests to support targeted treatment modalities and monitor the patient’s prognosis. This department is the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $1,500 Perform pre-analytic molecular diagnostics or cytogenetics procedures including receiving, accessioning, and preparing specimens for clinical testing. Isolates DNA on a wide variety of specimen types and/or performs tissue culture procedures. Assists in equipment maintenance, QC procedures, maintaining laboratory databases, filing, ordering supplies and other supportive technical and clerical duties. May perform some kit based molecular assays or additional cytogenetics procedures as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
Receives and accessions specimens on fresh, archived, and outreach specimens
Performs specialized testing for both patients and potential transplant donors including genomic sequencing, tissue typing and crossmatching
Resolves issues in a timely manner
Evaluates specimens for acceptability
Isolates DNA from various specimen types or performs tissue culture including set-up, feeding, and harvesting
Follows procedures to assure patient safety, prevent contamination, and achieve high quality results
Performs clerical duties including filing, ordering supplies, preparing statistics and other activities as assigned
Practices the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities by following all maintenance, safety and quality controls policies and procedures
Prepares and maintains adequate stock of reagents, standards, and control materials for the performance of testing at assigned workstation and notifies supervisor of any shortages or problems
Supports staff, chief technologist, and medical directors as assigned
Communicates any pertinent information or problems with laboratory staff and supervisors in a respectful and proactive manner
Required Qualifications
Must satisfy CLIA’88 qualification requirements for testing personnel performing high complexity testing
Associates degree in medical technology required
No previous clinical lab experience required
Ability to interact in a professional manner with individuals at all levels
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Fulltime (1.0)
Shift: Day Shift (8:00 am-4:30 pm), Monday - Friday
Work Location: Hyde Park
Unit/Department: Molecular Lab
CBA Code: Non-Union
In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the Day shift, from approximately 8:00 am-4:30 pm and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100 % at the Hyde Park campus. The days of the week that you are scheduled will not vary in the week.
Why Join Us We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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