GRAIL · 1 month ago
Clinical Laboratory Technologist IV, 1st Shift, Sun-Wed (6am-4:30pm) # 4461
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$27.88/hr - $32.69/hr
2+ years expGRAIL is a healthcare company focused on early cancer detection through innovative technologies. The Clinical Laboratory Technologist IV is responsible for high complexity laboratory testing and ensuring compliance with quality control and assurance procedures.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Perform tasks which require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, with minimal supervision by the director or supervisor
Perform pre-analytical and analytical procedures including testing, quality control, preparation and aliquoting of reagents, analyses, and maintain records of tests according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures
Maintaining records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
Adhere to laboratory’s quality assurance procedures, including documenting all:
Quality control activities
Instrument and equipment verifications
Maintenance and preventive maintenance
Follow the laboratory’s policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established performance specifications
Identify and document problems that may adversely affect test performance and notifying the supervisor, assistant director, or director
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment according to laboratory standard operating procedures
Troubleshoot and problem solve instrument issues
Check and record temperature and perform root cause analysis of deviations and initiate a service request as necessary
Review, and interpret patient data as assigned
Perform and document reagent qualifications per the approved protocols
Perform and document routine preventive maintenance
Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures
Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Laboratory Manager or Safety Officer
Communicate effectively with coworkers and non-laboratory personnel
Identify process improvement opportunities and report to laboratory management
Provide updates to Laboratory Supervisors/Leads regarding any issues
Monitor data and process status as needed
Participate in daily, weekly and monthly laboratory cleanliness activities/procedures
Independently identify and troubleshoot minor problems that adversely affect the test performance
Assist in sample and process troubleshooting
Assist with training of new laboratory personnel and training of new procedures with existing personnel
Participate in introduction of assay improvements, new assay configurations and validation
Participate in cross-functional teams responsible for securing CLIA certification, CAP accreditation, and state licensure for the GRAIL Clinical Laboratory, including compliance with all applicable standards and regulations
Perform other laboratory duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Perform high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens
Perform quality control and quality assurance procedures
Comply with all applicable local, state and federal laboratory requirements
Maintain meticulous and organized records
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Be flexible with tasks and schedules
Ability to work independently in a team environment
Perform tasks which require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, with minimal supervision by the director or supervisor
Perform pre-analytical and analytical procedures including testing, quality control, preparation and aliquoting of reagents, analyses, and maintain records of tests according to the laboratory's standard operating procedures
Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
Adhere to laboratory's quality assurance procedures, including documenting all quality control activities, instrument and equipment verifications, maintenance and preventive maintenance
Follow the laboratory's policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established performance specifications
Identify and document problems that may adversely affect test performance and notify the supervisor, assistant director, or director
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment according to laboratory standard operating procedures
Troubleshoot and problem solve instrument issues
Check and record temperature and perform root cause analysis of deviations and initiate a service request as necessary
Review, and interpret patient data as assigned
Perform and document reagent qualifications per the approved protocols
Perform and document routine preventive maintenance
Perform, review and document laboratory quality control procedures
Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Laboratory Manager or Safety Officer
Communicate effectively with coworkers and non-laboratory personnel
Identify process improvement opportunities and report to laboratory management
Provide updates to Laboratory Supervisors/Leads regarding any issues
Monitor data and process status as needed
Participate in daily, weekly and monthly laboratory cleanliness activities/procedures
Independently identify and troubleshoot minor problems that adversely affect the test performance
Assist in sample and process troubleshooting
Assist with training of new laboratory personnel and training of new procedures with existing personnel
Participate in introduction of assay improvements, new assay configurations and validation
Participate in cross-functional teams responsible for securing CLIA certification, CAP accreditation, and state licensure for the GRAIL Clinical Laboratory, including compliance with all applicable standards and regulations
Perform other laboratory duties as needed
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in medical technology or laboratory science from an accredited institution OR Bachelor's degree in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences from an accredited institution and at least 6 months of acceptable supervised experience and/or relevant training
2 + years of Clinical lab testing experience
Experience in molecular biology techniques preferred
Working knowledge of local, state and federal laboratory regulations preferred
Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner
Able to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality
Ability to work as part of a team within a highly collaborative environment
Strong computer skills
Ability to analyze and solve basic issues that impact the performance of the assay
Ability to proactively communicate consistently, clearly and honestly
Ability to prioritize tasks with a high emphasis on quality
Ability to participate in projects and complete assignments as expected
Flexibility of work schedule to meet the needs of GRAIL's Clinical Laboratory
Benefits
Flexible time-off
A 401(k) with a company % match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Carefully selected mindfulness offerings
Company
GRAIL
Grail is a healthcare company that develops pan-cancer screening tests designed to detect cancers at an early stage.
1001-5000 employees
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