Molecular Laboratory Technologist

About Medical Pathology Associates

Medical Pathology Associates is seeking a Molecular Laboratory Technologist to work in a clinical molecular laboratory in Houston, TX near the Texas Medical Center. The position is for the night shift. The Molecular technologist will perform testing on patient specimens and ensure adherence to all applicable compliance requirements. The work of each medical technologist, from specimen receipt to archive, is expected to be exemplary, with attention to detail and great care to protect and serve our clients and patients in the best manner possible. We prefer candidates with a history of performing complex molecular laboratory testing. Experience with molecular instrumentation, specifically the QuantStudio, is highly desirable.

This is an overnight shift, Monday through Friday.

Duties and responsibilities :

• Process patient specimens using a QuantStudio 5 and / or 12k Flex
• Data analysis and reporting of test results
• Perform equipment maintenance according to manufacturer specifications
• Prepare general laboratory reagents
• Monitor QA / QC records and ensure inspection readiness at all times
• Coordinate with Laboratory Director, Technical Supervisor and General Supervisor
• Adhere to OSHA, HIPAA, and other safety practices
• I dentify and report unsafe equipment, conditions and practices so that they may be corrected prior to an incident
• Read, understand, and adhere to all the SOPs, policies, and protocols and relevant government regulations
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specification.
• Ensure an efficient workflow operation and report any delays and / or problems.
• Maintain and track inventory for reagents, consumables, and ancillaries to support laboratory functions.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

Qualifications

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