Lab Technician
Job Responsibilities
Learns and follows the established standard operating procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, record-keeping, and reporting of results to team leads, supervisors and test managers, where such tests require the exercise of limited independent judgment and responsibility.
Adheres to quality control policies; documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, reagent preparation and testing, and instrument maintenance performed.
Detects when test performance is not within acceptable levels. Documents all corrective action.
Always be able to document that proficiency testing is performed in the same manner as patient testing.
Maintains high accuracy and attention to detail with meeting or exceeding target workload.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
Sufficient noise and interruptions to cause distraction and stress.
Extended periods of stationary computer work.
Possible contact with water (hand washing and cleaning), biohazardous body fluids, and hazardous chemicals.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Possible contact with water (hand washing and cleaning), biohazardous body fluids, and hazardous chemicals.
Sufficient noise and interruptions to cause distraction and stress.
Extended periods of stationary computer work.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, laboratory science, or in one of the chemistry, physical, or biological sciences and meets CLIA, CAP, and New York State CLEP personnel standards criteria.
Prior experience preferred but not required.
Mathematical, computer, reasoning, and language skills at the professional level.
Benefits
Pay Transparency, Budgeted Range: $23—$24 USD
A culture that plays to win, because patients are counting on us
At GeneDx, we're driven by urgency and purpose: helping patients get diagnosed earlier. Our mission, to empower everyone to live their healthiest life through genomics, drives our team to make a tangible impact each day – and shapes our culture where high standards, strong teamwork, and meaningful ownership are the norm.
We act with intention, support one another, and deliver work we're proud to put our names on.
If you’re motivated by meaningful work, a fast-moving environment, and teammates who care deeply about outcomes, you’ll thrive at GeneDx.
At GeneDx, we believe in taking care of our people. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that reflect local market practices and legal requirements in each country where we operate, helping employees thrive both professionally and personally.
We welcome everyone regardless of their background.