Position Summary
The Core Technologist I position is responsible for performing moderate and high complexity clinical assays, and assists with troubleshooting and training new staff. A Technologist I adheres to departmental and SRL policies / procedures while participating in daily workflows on the assigned bench. They also assist in special projects as assigned and support administrative tasks as needed within the Core Laboratory.
LOCATION : Austin, TX 78728
SCHEDULE : 1st SHIFT - 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm Monday - Friday
FULL TIME : Benefits Eligible
Essential Functions
- Efficiently performs moderate & high complexity clinical assays according to written SOPs
- Adheres to departmental / OSHA policies and procedures including quality control, analytical performance, quality assurance, and safety
- Contributes to general laboratory functions by keeping a neat work area, attending meetings, and complying with laboratory procedures and safety practices
- Ensures specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing
- Analyzes reviews, and reports test and quality control results and takes remedial action when indicated
- Enters and verifies data within the clinical LIMS system
- Performs, documents, and maintains Quality Control assessments and data
- Capable to allow peer shadowing that is effective and informative
- Manages iron mountain document storage
- General laboratory housekeeping, including the regular cleaning of sinks, counters, and equipment as appropriate
- Enthusiastically performs miscellaneous duties with completion in a designated time frame
- Files documentation associated with daily production runs
- Participates in laboratory continuing education program
- Cultivates a positive work environment and a culture of quality and respect
- Participates in daily workflow and resolving technical issues
- Consults with production leadership, management and vendor support to resolve reagent and instrument issues as directed
- Participates in instrument maintenance, scheduling routine vendor maintenance, comparisons, carryover, calibration verification
- Participates in supply management on assigned bench including inventory counts, order requests, reagent lot to lots, labeling and appropriate usage
- Trains new personnel as assigned
- Participates in / recommends process improvement / quality assurance projects as assigned
- Assists on complex projects as assigned
- Edits technical SOPs for accuracy of content as assigned
- Assists internal process audits as assigned
- Assists with validation / verification runs for new assays as assigned
Skills
Understands and follows written procedures and verbal instructionsBasic computer knowledge including MS Excel and WordAbility to communicate effectively at all levels within the laboratory and work well across lab areasAbility to work with frequent interruptions and fluctuations in workloadAbility to handle multiple priorities and manage stress appropriatelyAbility to work alone with minimal supervisionWorks with initiative, independence, and demonstrates good judgmentAbility to learn complex lab automation and networked lab systemsExcellent attention to detail and ability to collect and analyze data using graphs, tables, charts, and mathematical calculationsAbility to learn and master high complexity methodologiesGood dexterity with manual and automated pipettesRequirements
Minimum :
B.S. or Associate in Medical Technology or Chemical, Biological, or Physical SciencePreferred :
1 year of pertinent laboratory experience or professional laboratory certification in Clinical Laboratory Science by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalentScheduled Weekly Hours : 40
Work Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)
Job Category : Laboratory Operations
Company : Sonic Reference Laboratory, Inc
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