Molecular Analyst

Minimum Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training acceptable under CLIA and accreditation agencies to perform high complexity testing.

Minimum Experience Required: Prefer 2 years minimum of laboratory experience. 1 year molecular (PCR) experience preferred.

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 10:30am -7pm

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process patient specimens, perform authorized tests, review and report results maintaining results accuracy

while adhering to Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.

· Responsible to understand basic and all relevant scientific principles associated with molecular testing

performed

· Responsible for any preanalytical duties including but not limited to:

o Labeling

o Accessioning

o Centrifuging

o Pouring off

· Perform all tasks associated with running samples on manual, semi-automated, and automated platforms in:

o Molecular

o Other platforms and test systems

· Prepare and Perform any sample preparation processes for molecular extractions and other tasks associated

with sample processing for molecular testing.

· Prepare and Perform tasks associated with preparation of reagents, quality control, and standards solutions for extraction and molecular diagnostics testing

· Perform all tasks associated with on-instrument reviews, data review, administrative review, and results certification for reporting as outline in the policies and procedures.

· Review and enter as appropriate patient results in the laboratory information system to maintain accuracy and data integrity.

· Perform downtime tasks as assigned when LIS and or other systems are malfunctioning, nonfunctional, or temporarily not available (LIS connection issues, power outage, etc)

· Follow all safety protocols when handling human samples, such as urine or oral fluid, to ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards.

· Follow the laboratory Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance set policies and procedures.

· Perform and Maintain accurate records for instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, temperature checks, calibrator or QC failures, lot-to-lot checks, patient sample handling/tracking, and communication logs.

· Handle and analyze proficiency testing samples with the same care and standards applied to patient specimens to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

· Perform and Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.

· Participate in validation experiments and workflow studies to enhance efficiency and contribute innovative ideas for continuous improvement in laboratory practices.

· Perform end of shift/day responsibilities to include: Restock supplies as deemed appropriate, clean sections, organize, empty waste, and other duties as delegated.

·Perform all tasks assigned in conformance to Molecular Workflow guidance and in a manner to mitigate sample or section contamination

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15275 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15275: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28