Laboratory Developed Testing Technician I

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Position Overview

The LDT Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing standard laboratory procedures within the assigned department/laboratory. The Clinical Laboratory Technician will analyze data and may assist with research and development. This incumbent will be relied upon to follow laboratory protocols and maintain high quality levels.

Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures which may include, but are not limited to;
  • Prepare samples for PCR, Sanger sequencing, or other testing methodologies;
  • Order, prepare, maintain DNA oligo primers;
  • Analysis and scoring of sequence results;
  • Maintain validation records and related databases;
  • Ability to investigate validation discrepancies;
  • Contribute to active SOP maintenance.
• Perform research and development of new tests and clinical assays;
  • Develop Sanger assays of lower complexity (no significant paralogy or conversion);
  • Develop genetic assays using other established testing platforms.
  • Assist with NGS verifications and validations.
• Contribute to workflow efficiency gains exercises and assist with troubleshooting assays.
• Meet productivity and TAT expectations.
• Maintain a high level of quality in test processes and results.
• Ability to identify problems, notify supervisors and describe circumstance or contributing factors.
• Achieves and maintains competency on required laboratory tasks.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment and safety requirements.
• Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Understand the various laboratory equipment and reagents used within assigned department.
• Ability to use various types of laboratory equipment; including centrifuges, thermal cyclers, vortexers and pipettes for extended periods of time.
• Receive and satisfactorily complete basic training on laboratory software and programs.
• Maintain a clean work area in accordance with standard laboratory practice and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues by using appropriate interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Apply excellent verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Ability to become proficient in new programs rapidly.
• Apply high attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new laboratory skills and adapt to changing technology.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing.
• Ability to work in front of a computer for up to 90% of a typical workday. Ability to work standing or seated for approximately 90% of a typical workday.
• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• May perform repetitious actions using lab tools.
• Ability to use near vision to view samples at close range.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, tissue specimens, and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation.
• Participate in continuing education and staff meetings. Responsible for own professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience as defined:
  • 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semeste