Histocompatibility Technologist (Non-Reg)

About the Role

Join our team at Barnes Jewish Hospital as a Histocompatibility Technologist to make a direct impact on patient care and operations. The HLA laboratory primarily performs testing to determine compatibility between organ transplant and potential donors.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Our staff includes full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by residents, interns, fellows, and other medical professionals. As a Magnet Hospital certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, we offer a unique opportunity for exploration and discovery in medical diagnostics.

Our full-service, 24/7 laboratory is known for its leading-edge technology and progressive clinical techniques. You’ll work with a wide variety of disciplines and specialties, in a supportive atmosphere that encourages growth and advancement. Opportunities to participate in clinical trials and research with leading organizations such as the Washington University School of Medicine are available.

Schedule

Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends.

• Day Shift: 5 days, 8-hour shifts or 4 days, 10-hour shifts
• Training takes 6 months and is on day shift
• Shift Differential Eligible

Location: Barnes Jewish Hospital (Institute of Health)

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen processing of human biological material for specialized high complexity molecular and histocompatibility testing, requiring knowledge of basic molecular techniques, quality control, instrument maintenance, and procedure methodologies.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on complex and sensitive molecular equipment with an emphasis on clean technique.
• Operates complex molecular instrumentation for patient testing, calibration, and validation of assay quality.
• Delivers precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results.
• Identifies technical and/or equipment malfunctions, including quality control and abnormal patient results.
• Adheres to strict quality assurance practices to maintain the highly sensitive environment required for molecular testing techniques.
• Prepares stock solutions and reagents following standard operating procedures and quality control procedures.
• Conducts quality control testing of solutions and reagents and records results accordingly.
• Ensures testing is ordered and billed correctly.
• Maintains records for batch testing, including patient information, controls, quality indicators, lot numbers, and details on manual sample manipulation.
• Provides laboratory testing services for a robust transplant program.
• Manages primary data analysis and interpretation of analytically complex transplant patients and quality control test results.
• Records results through the laboratory computer system accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and new assay validations, including FDA-approved assays and Laboratory Developed Tests.
• Provides training for new laboratory personnel in methods, procedures, and use of equipment specific to the assigned area.
• Communicates with nurses, clinicians, residents, and fellows regarding in-house and send-out testing practices, clarifying specimen type, stability, performing laboratory, and methodology.

Requirements

Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in a physical or life science related field.

Preferred Qualifications

No prior experience required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire date.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition Assistance available from the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off benefit combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.