Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position performs routine and/or special molecular assay on blood, body fluids, and solid tissue; assists with all technical aspects of clinical and research studies and experiments, including preparation of materials and all appropriate documentation.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs high-complexity assays according to laboratory standard operating procedures, including instrument maintenance and assay troubleshooting; may perform special assays with supervision by the laboratory manager.

• Recognizes problem situations and participates in problem solving; informs laboratory manager of unusual situations and requests technical assistance.

• Assists with validation of new assays; compiles data for supervisory review; utilizes specific analysis, database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.

• Complies with all regulatory and client requirements for testing and documentation.

• Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures and regulatory policies.

• Coordinates and maintains ordering of all reagents, consumables and other regularly used office supplies.

• Assists with education and training of laboratory personnel with regard to laboratory procedures and compliance of established regulatory procedures.

• Demonstrates a general understanding of assay methods, clinical relevance and standard operating procedures; participates in relevant continuing education programs and seminars.

• Assists laboratory manager with other duties and special projects as needed.

• Performs initial statistical analysis and review of data; prepares initial result reports for supervisory review.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

• Exposure to chemicals.

• Requires protective devices.

Equipment:

• Lab/research equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Clinical Laboratory (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Minimum Requirement:

• Associate’s degree in laboratory science, or Medical Laboratory science with 3 years clinical lab experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

Inactive DNU - American Society Clinical Pathologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Assay, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), Clinical Studies, Continuing Learning, Instrument Repairs, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology Techniques, New Hire Training, Nucleic Acid Extraction, Ordering Supplies, Organizing, PCR Amplification, Sequence Analysis, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Statistical Analysis, Systematic Work, Task Management, Teamwork, Working Independently

Grade

C10-H

Salary Range

$25.30 - $37.94 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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