Molecular Technologist/Technician

Description

Who We Are:

As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175 providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients. 

Position Summary:

The Molecular Technician is responsible for performing all aspects of testing (i.e. nucleic acid isolations, qPCR, etc.) in a clinical molecular laboratory environment. This includes collecting and/or receiving patient specimens, including swabs, tissues, DNA/RNA, body fluids, tissue cassettes and histology slides. Operation of sophisticated equipment and instruments in a CLIA environment is required to render the results/data. This individual evaluates and introduces new materials, methods, and equipment to help determine clinical molecular diagnosis. They assist the laboratory team in the development of new methods, technologies and participate in documenting and implementing Quality Assurance (QA)/ Quality Control (QC)/Quality Inventory (QI) procedures. 

Key Results Areas (KRAs):

• Specimen handling and processing
• Instrument maintenance
• Laboratory skills - pipetting, etc
• Data collection and analysis
• Project planning
• Regulatory compliance and quality assurance
• Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies 

· Knowledge of safety, compliance and regulatory issues

· Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, communication and organizational skills

· Excellent customer service skills

· Ability to travel when necessary

Requirements

Education & Experience:

· Medical Technologist (MT or MLT); or equivalent 4 years’ experience in a Clinical, Histology or Molecular laboratory Required

· Experience running lab automation Required

· Experience with LIMS systems Required