Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:
Position Summary
The Core Technologist I position is responsible for performing moderate and high complexity clinical assays, and assists with troubleshooting and training new staff. A Technologist I adheres to departmental and SRL policies/procedures while participating in daily workflows on the assigned bench. They also assist in special projects as assigned and support administrative tasks as needed within the Core Laboratory.
Job Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
Efficiently performs moderate & high complexity clinical assays according to written SOPs
Adheres to departmental/OSHA policies and procedures including quality control, analytical performance, quality assurance, and safety
Contributes to general laboratory functions by keeping a neat work area, attending meetings, and complying with laboratory procedures and safety practices
Ensures specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing
Analyzes reviews, and reports test and quality control results and takes remedial action when indicated
Enters and verifies data within the clinical LIMS system
Performs, documents, and maintains Quality Control assessments and data
Capable to allow peer shadowing that is effective and informative
Manages iron mountain storage
General laboratory housekeeping, including the regular cleaning of sinks, counters, and equipment as appropriate
Enthusiastically performs miscellaneous duties with completion in a designated time frame
Files documentation associated with daily production runs
Participates in laboratory continuing education program
Cultivates a positive work environment and a culture of quality and respect
Participates in daily workflow and resolving technical issues
Consults with production leadership, management and vendor support to resolve reagent and instrument issues as directed
Participates in supply management on assigned bench including inventory counts, order requests, reagent lot to lots, labeling and appropriate usage
Trains new personnel as assigned
Participates in/recommends process improvement/quality assurance projects as assigned
Assists on complex projects as assigned
Edits technical SOPs for accuracy of content as assigned
Assists internal process audits as assigned
Assists with validation/verification runs for new assays as assigned
Skills
Understands and follows written procedures and verbal instructions
Basic computer knowledge including MS Excel and Word
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the laboratory and work well across lab areas
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and fluctuations in workload
Ability to handle multiple priorities and manage stress appropriately
Ability to work alone with minimal supervision
Works with initiative, independence, and demonstrates good judgment
Ability to learn complex lab automation and networked lab systems
Excellent attention to detail and ability to collect and analyze data using graphs, tables, charts, and mathematical calculations
Ability to learn and master high complexity methodologies
Good dexterity with manual and automated pipettes
Requirements
Minimum:
B.S. or Associate in Medical Technology or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science
Preferred:
1 year of pertinent laboratory experience or professional laboratory certification in Clinical Laboratory Science by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Job Category:
Laboratory Operations
Company:
Sonic Reference Laboratory, Inc
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