Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. /B.A. in laboratory science, molecular science or medical technology.
• Successful completion of a clinical laboratory medicine rotation, clinical practicum, or equivalent clinical laboratory experience. Ability to work in teams and good communication skills
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred with some molecular lab experience including DNA/RNA extraction and PCR testing.

SOCIAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires close attention to task for work to be accurately completed. Intermittent breaks during the work day do not compromise the work.
Work is varied every day and the employee needs to be adaptable to respond to these changes and use independent judgment and manage priorities.
No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions
Health Care Status: NHCW: No patient contact.- Health Care Worker Status may vary by department

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Close work (paperwork, visual examination), Color vision/perception, Visual monotony, Visual clarity <3 feet, Conversation, Monitoring Equipment, Telephone.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally
This job requires frequent sitting, Keyboard use.

• Perform various molecular tasks including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, library preparation, sequencing workflow executions and analysis according to established laboratory procedures.
• Perform and document start-up, quality control, calibration, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on instruments and laboratory equipment per established laboratory protocols.
• Manage inventory control and maintain adequate supplies for daily operation and testing.
• Assist and participate in the validation and implementation of NGS-based assays. Participate in new technology improvement and quality assurance projects.
• Maintain accurate lab records and documentation.
• Perform routine tasks competently, independently and generate reliable and consistent results.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment, and optimizing laboratory operations for efficient use of time.
• Answer basic client questions and inquiries. Asks for assistance to ensure client questions and inquires have been satisfactorily answered.