Medical Technologist 1

Job Summary

This position performs clinical lab procedures in support of the NMH and LCH transplant centers. Follows appropriate protocols, policies, procedures, regulations, Good Clinical & Good Laboratory Practices. The position requires use of a specialized database and other computer programs. Please Note The position will require some on-call and overtime. Employee will require access to NM/Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Lurie Children's Hospital. Employee affiliation to NM requires yearly influenza vaccination documentation submission or proof of accommodation/ religious/medical exemption.

Specific Responsibilities

• Follows pre-defined protocols, policies, procedures, regulations using Good Clinical & Good Laboratory Practices.
• May complete basic trouble-shooting techniques.
• Enters clinical samples into multiple patient databases following established detailed protocols using multiple software programs.
• Processes and labels clinical blood samples.
• Performs procedures in support of clinical histocompatibility testing.
• Maintains and ensures quality of laboratory instrumentation and reagents.
• Manages clinical lab data and generate reports.
• Completes daily general lab maintenance.
• Sets-up, operates & maintains standard lab equipment.
• Retrieves patient samples for testing from Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Lurie Children's Hospital, as needed.
• Molecular Biology: DNA, RNA, Protein isolation, purification and expression.
• Cellular Biology: Cell culture, cell isolation.
• Administrative Records and maintains compliance data and results & may maintain databases.
• Completes standard & routine clerical duties such as copying, filing, data entry, word processing, etc.
• Maintains inventory of reagents and lab supplies.
• Participates in continuing educational activities.
• Finance: Tracks & summarizes lab supply expenses. Verifies accuracy of invoices. Orders and/or maintains inventory of reagent, and/or lab supplies.
• Miscellaneous: Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in science
• Some previous experience with standard laboratory operating procedures.

Minimum Competencies

• Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel (Basic Navigation. Formatting, Sorting, Filter)
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• One year previous experience with standard clinical laboratory operating procedures.

Benefits

The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parentalleave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html.

Work-Life And Wellness

Northern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development

Northern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northern’s non-discrimination statement.