IGM Genetic Technologist I

About the role

Performs routine and complex laboratory analyses, quality control, operational improvement, and preventative maintenance within the Institute for Genomic Medicine.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine and complex technical laboratory procedures and follows proper equipment use, maintenance, and documentation.
• Drafts patient reports by interpreting assay results and records laboratory processes and data, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Performs Quality Control testing of newly received reagents, chemicals, and kits used for patient testing.
• Completes all quality training and participates in quality assurance programs.
• Reviews the status of clinical and research cases with appropriate leaders.
• Identifies and communicates problems, errors, and deviations in lab processes.
• Maintains a safe working environment, following applicable laws and regulations and assisting with ongoing safety audits.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or Bachelor's degree equivalent education as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations: 42CFR493.1405(b)(5)(i)(B).

Certifications

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certified or eligible for certification as a Technologist by an approved agency – MLS(ASCP), MB(ASCP), or CG(ASCP), required.
• Certification exam must be passed within 3 years of hire date.
• Completes minimum of 12 hours Continuing Education annually.

Skills

• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Technical and computer skills needed for high-complexity analysis.
• Effective oral or written communication.
• Ability to adapt communication styles for cultural differences.
• Ability to maintain and foster interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and in a team.
• Flexibility with interruptions and changing circumstances.

Qualifications

• Genetics laboratory testing experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally: Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Working at Heights
• Frequently: Cold Temperatures, Decision Making, Fume / Gases / Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Sitting, Standing, Walking
• Continuously: Audible speech, Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Machinery, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near