Molecular Assistant

Description

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant- Molecular Assistant Job Type: Full Time Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 10:30 am to 7:00 pm Pay Range: $20.00-24.00 per hour depending on experience

About the Role: Heritage Lab Services is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented entry-level Molecular Assistant to join our on-site laboratory team at Three Rivers Diagnostics! This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced clinical laboratory setting. Heritage Lab Services will provide the training required for the position. If you are passionate about delivering accurate, high-quality results that support patient care, we would love to meet you.

Why Join Us:

Supportive and collaborative team Opportunities for professional growth

Role and Responsibilities:

• Process patient specimens, perform authorized tests, while adhering to Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.
• Responsible to understand basic and all relevant scientific principles associated with toxicology testing performed
• Responsible for any preanalytical duties including but not limited to:
• Labeling
• Accessioning
• Centrifuging
• Pouring off
• Perform all tasks associated with running samples on manual, semi-automated, and automated platforms in:
• Molecular
• Other platforms and test systems
• Prepare and Perform pour off or extraction and other tasks associated with sample preparation for screening and confirmation testing
• Prepare and Perform tasks associated with preparation of calibrator, quality control for testing
• Perform downtime tasks as assigned when LIS and or other systems are malfunctioning, nonfunctional, or temporarily not available (LIS connection issues, power outage, etc)
• Follow all safety protocols when handling human samples, such as urine or oral fluid, to ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards.
• Follow the laboratory Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance set policies and procedures
• Identify and respond as set in policies and procedures to QC trends, shifts, and failures to assess test systems are within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
• Perform and Maintain accurate records for instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, temperature checks, calibrator or QC failures, lot-to-lot checks, patient sample handling/tracking, and communication logs.
• Handle and analyze proficiency testing samples with the same care and standards applied to patient specimens to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform and Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Perform end of shift/day responsibilities to include:
• Restock supplies as deemed appropriate.
• Clean sections.
• Organize, empty waste.
• Perform all tasks assigned in conformance to Molecular Workflow guidance and in a manner to mitigate sample or section contamination.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Supports ongoing changes in a professional manner, contribute to a positive work environment and to the team effort of the laboratory.

Requirements

Background and Experience:

· No specific experience is required, but we prefer individuals with undergraduate basic laboratory skills. Training in Molecular Diagnostics will be provided. · Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training acceptable under CLIA and accreditation agencies to perform high complexity testing. · No minimum clinical laboratory experience required. · Strong organizational and critical thinking skills. · Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. · Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Heritage Lab Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.