What are the responsibilities and job description for the Molecular Diagnostics Technologist position at Acutis Diagnostics?
Acutis Diagnostics is a leading clinical laboratory committed to advancing precision medicine through accurate, timely, and innovative diagnostic testing. Specializing in toxicology, molecular diagnostics, and infectious disease testing, we empower healthcare providers with the data they need to make informed decisions. Our team is driven by a shared mission to improve patient outcomes and support the evolving needs of healthcare through science, service excellence, and cutting-edge technology. Summary of Role: The Molecular Diagnostics Technologist is responsible for performing all aspects of testing in a molecular laboratory. The technologist will evaluate and introduce new material, methods and equipment to help determine the feasibility and/or adaptability for clinical molecular studies. They assist the laboratory director in the development of new technologies and participate in documenting and implementing Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC)/Quality Inventory (QI) procedures. Responsibilities
- Extraction of nucleic acids from clinical specimens
- Performing routine testing, quality control, calibration, maintenance and proficiency testing in accordance with current laboratory procedures
- Oversee inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies
- Reagent preparation
- Instrumentation and equipment maintenance
- Perform complex molecular-based procedures with a high degree of quality and in accordance with established protocols. Specific Duties
- Perform genetic/molecular biology procedures involving traditional techniques such as nucleic acid isolation and PCR on clinical specimens
- Maintain competency in assigned technical protocols according to established operational procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe work space in accordance with good laboratory practices
- Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures including necessary equipment checks, performance testing, preventive maintenance, and quality controls
- Assure instrumentation and equipment meet performance standards
- Troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment related issues as they occur
- Maintain reagent, consumables and office supply inventory
- Follow unidirectional flow of specimen handling to avoid contamination.
- Assure the accuracy of all tests by adhering to the laboratory’s quality control procedure
- Provide administrative support to the Lab Manager and Quality Assurance Manager including Quality Control review and Data review backup
- Maintain QC related documents.
- Review all test requests thoroughly for errors, omissions, clarity, and potential problems.
- Verify patient identification at all steps of every procedure and maintain complete accuracy.
- Maintain complete documentation for assay tracking and results for review/reporting.
- Participate in the Proficiency Testing Program as assigned.
- Notify supervisor of discrepancies and records corrective action taken.
- Performs other duties as required Education Requirement:
- BS in Medical Technology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related field Licenses Requirement:
- NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist, license preferred
- NYS Clinical Laboratory Training License eligible, required Experience
- 2 years pertinent laboratory experience, preferred
- Experience with most or all of the following technologies is preferred:
- PCR and qPCR
- Operation of liquid handling systems
- Capillary electrophoresis: Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis
- Integrated laboratory information management systems Skills
- Good oral communication
- Desire to learn
- Ability to read information quickly, interpret and retain it for later use
- Listens and gets clarification
- Strong technology skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Able to work in a team-oriented environment Work Schedule: Tuesdays
- Saturdays: 4AM
- 12:30PM Initial training period (around one month) will be Tuesdays
- Saturdays 9AM
- 5:30PM Pay Range: $25.00 - $27.00/Hour
Salary : $25 - $27