What are the responsibilities and job description for the MOLECULAR TECHNOLOGIST II position at Sonic Reference Laboratory, Inc?
Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications :
Position Summary
SRL is the national reference laboratory for Sonic Healthcare USA. As part of this esoteric testing lab, our staff gain new experiences with a unique test menu within a culture of quality and innovation, where we focus on lean processes fueled by a belief in empowered continuous improvement. We pride ourselves on a work environment dedicated to mutual respect where trust and team spirit are an integral part of our daily routine.
The Molecular Technologist II is responsible for performing moderate and high complexity clinical sample testing within the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory. Performs daily laboratory testing and analyzes, reviews, and reports test results. Maintains proficiency on a wide variety of molecular methods and technologies. Assists in training of personnel and competency assessments.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs high complexity clinical assays according to written SOPs
- Adheres to departmental policies and procedures to include quality control, quality assurance, and safety
- Ensures specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratorys procedures for specimen handling and processing.
- General laboratory operations : keeping a neat work area, attending meetings, and complying with laboratory procedures and safety practices
- Analyzes reviews, and reports test and quality control results and takes remedial action when indicated
- Enters and verifies data within the clinical LIMS system
- Maintain analytical instruments, schedules authorized routine service, and maintains instrument documentation
- Performs, enters, and maintains Quality Control assessments and data
- General laboratory housekeeping, including the regular cleaning of sinks, counters, and equipment as appropriate
- Creates and validates in-house control material and reagents
- Monitors laboratory data systems, conducts statistical metric analysis
- Performs and documents reagent Quality Control verification
- File documentation associated with daily production runs
- Provides technical feedback to the Lab Supervisor regarding workflow issues
- Documents laboratory inventory for assigned work areas
- Perform other laboratory duties as required and assigned
- Trains staff and assists in technical competency assessments
- Makes recommendations for process improvement to management
- Completes proficiency testing online entries as assigned
Education and Experience
Education :
Licensure and Certifications
Required
Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
Work Shift :
1st Shift (United States of America)
Job Category :
Laboratory Operations
Company :
Sonic Reference Laboratory, Inc
Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
