Pretorian Labs ยท 1 month ago
Molecular Laboratory Technician
Cleveland, OH
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expPretorian Labs is seeking a Molecular Laboratory Technician who plays a crucial role in processing specimens and conducting molecular assays. The role involves maintaining laboratory equipment, managing supplies, and ensuring quality control while adhering to safety protocols.
AnalyticsClinical TrialsTest and Measurement
Responsibilities
Performs moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes without direct supervision. Uses routine and specialized automated and non-automated laboratory procedures and/or techniques for which qualified, trained, and demonstrates competency according to established lab section operating procedures including RT-PCR assays
Ensures operation of all laboratory analytical equipment by calibration, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques
Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies. Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
Provides information to internal and external clients by answering questions and requests
Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by annually completing a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education
Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other safety policies and protocol
Assists the Molecular Technical Supervisors and the Medical Director in developing and distributing proficiency samples, analysis, and reporting of testing results
Identifies the technical, instrumental, and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results and assists in developing corrective action plans
Instructs personnel in work team(s) on new methods and/or instruments. Teaches laboratory procedures, processes, and policies, including methodology and instrument operation
Assist with writing and reviewing of Standard Operating Procedures
Provides technical information and/or instruction to clients, and new employees as requested and where appropriate
Maintains open and effective communication with personnel within the work team, and with members of other teams throughout the laboratory
Assist Molecular Technical Supervisor and Medical Director with the review and development of quality control metrics
This position requires repetitive motions for long lengths of time
This position requires standing and sitting for long periods of time
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or related fields and 1 year of clinical experience
Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or related fields and 4+ years of clinical experience performing molecular assay testing
Completion of internship program from an approved school of Medical Technology or school of Clinical Laboratory Science
ASCP certified, ASCP eligible, or equivalent
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume laboratory with VIP customers
Strong attention to detail and effective organization skills
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
Strong critical thinking skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, and gripping
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc
Benefits
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Company
Pretorian Labs
Pretorian Labs is a diagnostic laboratory that specializes in hematology and anatomical pathology solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Rick Pawlak
Vice President Sales and Marketing & Co-Founder
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