What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technologist II position at Dascena?
At Dascena we are on a mission to build the next generation of precision medicine. We predict human health by developing machine learning predictive algorithms to enable early disease intervention and improve care outcomes for patients. We get the right intervention, to the right patient, at the right time. We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to join our growing team. We are looking for an experienced Laboratory Technologist who will perform complex technical work involving molecular analysis of human biological materials. Job duties include a combination of the following responsibilities: extensive and complex steps requiring manual manipulation and pipetting, close monitoring and control, evaluation of data, careful and accurate work. The Laboratory Technologist II will work in constant communication with the department regarding quality and the department’s needs.
What you’ll do:
- Accession incoming samples and notify necessary personnel of issues.
- Extract, denature and purify nucleic acid from assorted specimen types.
- Perform PCR, hybridization, and genetic sequencing methods.
- Analyze quality of the run.
- Assist with writing and revising SOPs for clinical assays.
- Evaluate inventory of supplies and reagents and communicate order needs.
- Operate and maintain complex equipment and computer programs related to equipment and LIS systems.
- Maintain records of test results and archives of data.
- Perform proficiency testing to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Properly store time and temperature sensitive plates and assays.
- Prepare assay reagents and solutions.
- Evaluate results to determine interference, inhibition, or other problems that arise during extraction, amplification, or sequencing of DNA.
- Perform quality control, validation, and other quality activities to verify performance of clinical assays.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you have:
- A Bachelor of Science degree in biological science, molecular biology or related field is required.
- A minimum of two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience.
- What you’ll bring:
- More than two (2) years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting with experience in CLIA/COLA preferred.
- Certification with the American Society of Clinical Pathology or Licensed MT (ASCP), MB (ASCP) is a plus
- Knowledge of common DNA testing procedures from sample prep through analysis.
- Understanding of QC and QA within a clinical laboratory setting.
Other Information:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- To build a diverse workforce, Dascena encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Dascena is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.