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
The Molecular Diagnostics Technologist is responsible for all aspects of testing including:
- 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.
Salary Information:
- $50,000 - $60,000 annually