Job Description
The Molecular Technologist I is responsible for specimen labeling, processing, test performance and storage, lab maintenance, supply stocking, logging temperature and lot numbers, aliquoting reagents, and following standard lab procedures, safety guidelines, and HIPAA polices.
** Molecular Technologist I responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :**
Technical Duties
- Follow standard operating procedure for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, and maintain accurate documentation for specimen traceability.
- Adhere to established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable performance levels.
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
- After initial training, perform assigned Lab Assistant Duties and TEM-PCR lab duties accurately and efficiently, including properly handling equipment. These duties may include: Sample Sorting, Spin, Decap and Batch, Sample Transfer, Template Addition, Elution Plate Prep, PCR Product Addition, SAPE Addition, Array Wash, Array Detection, and other duties as assigned.
- Stock laboratory with supplies in addition to clean and decontaminate laboratory instruments and testing areas.
- Setup and perform testing of samples for troubleshooting, clinical, and stability studies.
- Setup and assist with validation and verification studies of laboratory tests.
- Properly document records of studies performed, assuring traceability.
QC Duties
- Adhere to all processes put into place by the Quality Assurance and Safety Officer.
- Promptly bring forth all QC concerns to a Lead or Technical Supervisor.
- Contribute when needed in processing QC Samples.
All Areas
- Perform all work duties as assigned by shift on weekly work schedules, using any downtime for lab maintenance or other assigned duties.
- Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
- Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and correct the problem or immediately notify the day’s lead technologist.
- Participate in the laboratory’s quality assurance plan.
- Participate in job specific training and annual competency assessment reviews.
- Keep workstations clean according to the cleaning policy.
- Wear personal protective equipment as required.
- Observe all safety guidelines and report any unsafe conditions to a lab supervisor or manager.
- Perform any additional duties as directed by Clinical Lab management.
Additional Job Considerations
- A day’s schedule can be affected by specimen delivery delays, possibly resulting in later arrival times or later finish times. Flexibility with scheduling, within reason, is required.
- Weekend and holiday work is required.
- Work during adverse weather conditions, as much as safety will allow, is required.
- Lab work requires a majority of time standing or walking and dexterity with hand-eye coordination.
- Basic computer skills are required.
- Must comply with CLIA or any other medical requirements to work in the laboratory.