Lead Molecular Technologist

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical laboratory tests proficiently in the department and exercises independent judgment in the specialty assigned
• Affords assistance in supervising technical personnel by monitoring workflow to meet testing schedules; distributing and reviewing work assignments; scheduling; training employees on company and laboratory policies, procedures, techniques, and on equipment; resolving work-related problems of staff; and providing input for performance appraisals and disciplinary actions
• Leads and implements project improvements within the department
• Affords assistance to the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager in documenting and daily completion of performance verification criteria of tests, reagents and equipment as requested
• Reviews QA and QC records in accordance with departmental procedures and reports all problems to the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager
• Works closely with Supervisor in the monitoring and correction of trends and problems in equipment operation, reagent usage and test procedures performance
• Generates incident reports when appropriate and enters corrective action taken to achieve resolution on appropriate QC sheets
• Generates test results and follows department’s procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to the interpreting physician per department SOP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology from an accredited college or university preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences with the addition of at least 1 year of laboratory experience/training/training course
• Six or more years of equivalent experience (high complexity molecular testing) preferred
• ASCP MB License preferred
• Previous applied experience with molecular diagnostic testing required, NGS strongly preferred
• Advanced understanding of general laboratory techniques with emphasis on department specific techniques
• Possesses appropriate computer skills to accomplish tasks
• Communicates effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Works independently and within a team environment
• Able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards
• Able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual
• Good visual acuity, including color perception required for certain departments
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds