Associate Technologist Laboratory - DNA Core

Position Summary

Under direct supervision by department leadership, performs CLIA regulated and clinical contract research testing. Interacts at a basic level with customers, providing a high level of customer service to resolve customer concerns about sample acceptability and results. Supports preparation of laboratory reagents and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Total Rewards Package

Compensation: The target salary is based on internal averages. Versiti sets salary ranges aligned to local markets in which the job is performed. Compensation decisions take into account internal salary averages and differentiation based on education, experience, skills, and performance. Specific salary and benefits information is shared at the time of the phone screening based on your location and qualifications.

Benefits: Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

Responsibilities

• Understand and perform to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Perform testing, as scheduled.
• Support sample evaluation and processing, as needed.
• Perform on-call, weekend, and holiday work, as scheduled.
• Perform reagent preparation, as scheduled.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance and calibration on equipment.
• Support customer inquiries via phone, email, and lab information system (LIS).
• Support the maintenance of reagent and supply inventory.
• Maintain sample integrity and ensure proper identification of all specimens.
• May participate in validations.
• May support training, as assigned.
• Maintain organization of departmental records, as needed.
• May assist in educating fellows, residents, students, and visitors to the laboratory.
• May support preparation or management of proficiency samples in the laboratory.
• May release results in accordance to training and compliance requirements.
• Review daily work for accuracy and escalate as appropriate.
• May provide support for transfusion product selection, as applicable.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.
• Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in biology, chemistry, molecular biology, immunology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or related field. required
• Associate's Degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution. required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Standard Operating Procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other department manuals.
• Must have basic mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to apply judgment to detailed and structured written or oral instructions.
• Ability to organize work to provide efficient and productive workflow.
• Flexibility to work independently and with a team.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Must have basic communication skills.
• Possess legible handwriting.

Tools and Technology

• Personal Computer (desktop, laptop, tablet). required
• General office equipment (i.e. computer, printer, fax, copy machine). required
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook). required
• Software systems (including but not limited to Customer Relationship Management Software, Laboratory Information Systems, Learning Management System). required
• Lab/department specific equipment, including, but not limited to:
• Pipettes (single channel, multi-channel, electronic, etc.). required
• Centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators. required
• pH meter, microscopes, balances. required
• Flow Cytometry based equipment. required
• Spectrophotometer. required
• qPCR Instrumentation. required
• Thermal Cycler. required
• Gel Electrophoresis. required
• Sequencer. required
• Aggregometer. required
• Automated instruments (hematology counter, DNA isolator, plate washer, Coagulation analyzer, etc.). required