Medical Technologist I (Core Lab)

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.

Shift :

Tuesday - Saturday, 9 : 30am - 6pm

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 instrument maintenance, scheduling routine vendor maintenance, comparisons, carryover, calibration verification

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 :

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Work Shift :

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Category :

Laboratory Operations

Company :

Sonic Reference Laboratory, Inc

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