Genetic Technologist

Job Description

Job Title : Genetic Technologist I

Location : Columbus, OH

Start Date : ASAP

Duration : 6-month Contract to Hire

Shift : Mon-Fri | Day Shift | Rotating Weekends & Holidays

Essential Functions :

• Performs routine and complex technical laboratory procedures and follows proper equipment use, maintenance, and documentation.
• Drafts patient reports by interpreting assay results and records laboratory processes and data, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Performs Quality Control testing of newly received reagents, chemicals, and kits used for patient testing. Completes all quality training and participates in quality assurance programs.
• Reviews the status of clinical and research cases with appropriate leaders. Identifies and communicates problems, errors, and deviations in lab processes.
• Maintains a safe working environment, following applicable laws and regulations and assisting with ongoing safety audits.

Education Requirement :

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or Bachelor's degree equivalent education as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations : 42CFR493.1405(b)(5)(i)(B).

Certifications :

Skills :

Experience :

Genetics laboratory testing experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements :

OCCASIONALLY : Climb stairs / ladder, Communicable Diseases and / or Pathogens, Lifting / Carrying : 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying : 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling : 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling : 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling : 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat / kneel, Working at Heights

FREQUENTLY : Cold Temperatures, Decision Making, Fume / Gases / Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY : Audible speech, Bend / twist, Biohazard waste, Blood and / or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals / Medications, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Flexing / extending of neck, Hand use : grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying : 0-10 lbs, Machinery, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand / arm use, Seeing – Far / near