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Description

Job Type:
Full-time

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 10:30am to 7:00pm

Pay Range:

$28.00-30.00 per hour based on experience

About the Role:
Heritage Lab Services is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Molecular Diagnostic Analyst to join our on-site laboratory team at Three Rivers Diagnostics! This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment.

If you are passionate about delivering accurate, high-quality results that support patient care, we would love to meet with you.

Why Join Us:

Supportive and collaborative team

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive pay and benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Responsibilities:

Receives and process specimens according to department protocols.

Prepare and perform tasks associated with preparation of reagents, quality control, and standards solutions for DNA/RNA extraction and molecular diagnostics testing

Produces, interprets, and reports accurate and precise test results.

Identifies and corrects problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting of patient samples.

Communicates pertinent section information/issues to other team members, supervisor, manager or other appropriate individuals.

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.

Perform downtime tasks assigned when LIS and/or other systems are malfunctioning, nonfunctional, or temporarily unavailable (LIS connection issues, power outages, 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 (QA) policies and procedures.

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

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

Assists the supervisor with administrative functions such as ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.

Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.

Perform end of shift/day responsibilities that include restocking supplies as deemed appropriate, clean sections, organize, empty waste, and other duties as delegated.

Perform all tasks assigned in concordance to molecular workflow guidance and in a manner to mitigate sample or section contamination.

Work with other departments within Heritage Lab Services.

Other duties as assigned or delegated.

Requirements

Background and Experience:

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.

Three years minimum clinical laboratory experience.

Minimum of three years of experience as a certified Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical/Medical Laboratory Scientist (CLS/MLS), or Technologist in Molecular Technology (MB)

One year of molecular experience is preferred along with experience using the following instrument platforms:

o ThermoFisher QuantStudio 5 PCR System

o ThermoFisher QuantStudio 12k Flex System

o ThermoFisher King Fisher Flex Extraction

Experience with high-throughput diagnostic environments is a plus.

ASCP Certification (highly preferred)

Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.

Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Heritage Lab Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.