IN-DOH-NGS Specialist

Job ID : 779662

Position : NGS Specialist

Department : IDOH

Location : 550 W 16th St Ste B, Marion County, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Duration : 8 Months

• This position is part of the Indiana Department of Health Laboratory, Advanced Molecular Detection Division

Purpose of Position / Summary :

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Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

Participate in the evaluation, development, validation, and implementation of new testing methods used in clinical / reference laboratory work, as well as, preparation of validation documents and SOPs;

Maintain laboratory record system of submitted samples and specimens and their possible referral;

Participate in evaluation of new products used in clinical / reference laboratory work;

Testing personnel responsibilities (42 CFR 493.1495 Standard) :

The testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results.

(a) Each individual performs only those high complexity tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.

(b) Each individual performing high complexity testing must-

(1) Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and

processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient

(2) Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are

(3) Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality

control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and

(4) Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever

test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels

(5) Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test

performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the

problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical

(6) Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from

the laboratory's established performance specifications; and

(7) Except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section, if qualified under

493.1489(b)(5), perform high complexity testing only under the onsite,

direct supervision of a general supervisor qualified under 493.1461.

(c) Exception. For individuals qualified under 493.1489(b)(5), who were performing

high complexity testing on or before January 19, 1993, the requirements of

paragraph (b)(7) of this section are not effective, provided that all high complexity

testing performed by the individual in the absence of a general supervisor is

reviewed within 24 hours by a general supervisor qualified under 493.1461

Job Requirements :

Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of molecular biology, and related sub- specialties;