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TalentZok

Molecular Diagnostics Lab Scientist II: Growth & Impact

TalentZok, Plano, Texas, us, 75086

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OVERVIEW Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Urologic Cancer Diagnostics. Are you looking for a new opportunity to join an exciting multinational healthcare company that provides actionable genomic information to personalize the diagnosis and treatment of cancer as a key member of their coveted Lab Ops team? In this role, you'll perform a variety of both routine and complex clinical laboratory tests in accordance with established processes and procedures. Our client is a market leader in the important and growing field of molecular diagnostics, is growing again fast, and is offering an hourly rate of between $27.67 - $29.00 / hr. DOE, excellent fully paid healthcare benefits for employees, 401K, and progressive career opportunities! This is a Wednesday to Saturday, 9 : 30am to 7 : 30pm full-time opportunity. Immediate opening for a Medical Laboratory Scientist I near Plano, TX who possesses:

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology / Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science or an appropriate biological, chemical, or physical science.

2+ years of experience performing laboratory testing in a clinical setting, including CLIA classified high complexity tests.

Experience performing molecular tests.

Experience working with LIMS database, quality systems and lab automation.

Microbiology experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs all manual technical procedures relating to specimen preparation, specimen type, protocols, and procedures.

Operates automated laboratory instrumentation assigned to designated department and / or shift, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair procedures as required.

Conducts all microbiological techniques including, but not limited to: performing and reviewing quality control results, processing patient specimens for batching and plating, isolating and maintaining cultures of bacteria and other microorganisms, staining slides and reading gram stains.

Works safely in a BSL II facility.

Consistently and accurately transcribes patient test results from raw data generated from an instrument into the Laboratory Information System (LIMS).

Maintains accurate documentation of all testing activities including but not limited to patient specimens, proficiency testing, quality control results, preventive maintenance / calibration of instruments, and LIS results entry.

Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, corrects them, and notifies Laboratory Operations Management or Laboratory Director.

Documents corrective actions when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

Maintains a neat, clean, well-organized work area with adequate daily supplies stocked / stored at each bench.

Completes assigned tasks in MasterControl within required timeframes.

Inspects, labels, and stores incoming supplies when necessary.

Maintains complete and real‑time documentation of department logs, files, and worksheets.

Recognizes and effectively communicates laboratory results requiring immediate attention.

Assists in training and cross‑training licensed Medical Laboratory Scientists and Non‑MLS employees.

Administers and performs competency assessment biannually for new employees employed less than one year when scheduled.

Assists in writing and revising operational procedures.

Please send your resume to mturner@(858) 356-6772.

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