Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Pharmacokinetics (Per Diem)

About the role

Under general supervision, this individual performs high complexity lab tests and processes on patient samples or products which involves operating analytical instruments, compiling and verifying the accuracy of clinical data, and complying with the laboratory QA/QC program. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

Responsibilities

• As assigned, may review, verify, or audit Busulfan or PGx test results in supervisor/lead's absence.
• Leads projects and/or validations of equipment, reagents, and processes.
• Conducts validation of laboratory-developed reagents such as quality controls, working standards, and internal standards from stock materials.
• Drafts SOPs
• Assists with the validation of new techniques and technologies.
• Performs duties/tasks as delegated by lead, supervisor, manager, or director.
• Performs DNA extraction by manual methods, sets up PCR reactions, real-time PCR reactions, and DNA sequencing reactions
• Understands and operates a variety of analytical laboratory equipment (Agilent GCMS & LCMS, and Quantstudio) and can perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting
• Exhibits a working knowledge of the laboratory information systems software and can teach it to others
• Performs work accurately and precisely.
• Recognizes, corrects, and documents errors when they occur
• Instructs new employees, medical laboratory students