Overview

M-F

10:00 AM - 6:30PM

Perform a variety of molecular testing specifically for bacteria as well as viruses for use by physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular laboratory test procedures on a variety of specimens.
• Attention to detail is required.
• Perform and monitor quality control procedures and report results to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Calibrate, standardize, and maintain equipment following established procedures. Perform troubleshooting techniques on instruments. Recognize instrument malfunctions and abnormal test results and take corrective action.
• Prepare reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures.
• Validate, review and report results of tests performed.
• May assist higher level technical staff with the instruction and teaching of laboratory procedures and tests.
• Dispose of or properly handle biological, radioactive, and/or hazardous water in a manner that is consistent with laboratory, university, state, and federal government policy.
• Participate in the ordering activities for supplies, materials, and equipment as needed.
• Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Interpret laboratory results and discuss results with Pathologist, other clinical staff, and laboratory supervisors. May suggest additional tests based on results obtained.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is required.

1-3 years’ experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• This is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.