Molecular Analyst I
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Receives and process specimens according to department protocols.
- Prepare and perform tasks associated with preparation of reagents, quality control, and standards solutions for DNA/RNA extraction and molecular diagnostics testing
- Produces, interprets, and reports accurate and precise test results.
- Identifies and corrects problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting of patient samples.
- Communicates pertinent section information/issues to other team members, supervisor, manager or other appropriate individuals.
- Perform and maintain accurate records for instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, temperature checks, calibrator or QC failures, lot-to-lot checks, patient sample handling/tracking, and communication logs.
- Perform downtime tasks assigned when LIS and/or other systems are malfunctioning, nonfunctional, or temporarily unavailable (LIS connection issues, power outages, etc.)
- Follow all safety protocols when handling human samples, such as urine or oral fluid, to ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards.
- Follow the laboratory Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) policies and procedures.
- Handle and analyze proficiency testing samples with the same care and standards applied to patient specimens to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Participate in validation experiments and workflow studies to enhance efficiency and contribute innovative ideas for continuous improvement in laboratory practices.
- Assists the supervisor with administrative functions such as ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
- Perform end of shift/day responsibilities that include restocking supplies as deemed appropriate, clean sections, organize, empty waste, and other duties as delegated.
- Perform all tasks assigned in concordance to molecular workflow guidance and in a manner to mitigate sample or section contamination.
- Work with other departments within Heritage Lab Services.
- Other duties as assigned or delegated.
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training acceptable under CLIA and accreditation agencies to perform high complexity testing.
- Three years minimum clinical laboratory experience.
- Minimum of three years of experience as a certified Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical/Medical Laboratory Scientist (CLS/MLS), or Technologist in Molecular Technology (MB)
- One year of molecular experience is preferred along with experience using the following instrument platforms:
- ThermoFisher QuantStudio 5 PCR System
- ThermoFisher QuantStudio 12k Flex System
- ThermoFisher King Fisher Flex Extraction
- Experience with high-throughput diagnostic environments is a plus.
- ASCP Certification (highly preferred)
- Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
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