Associate Laboratory Technologist

About the Role

The Associate Laboratory Technologist - DNA Core Lab performs CLIA regulated and clinical contract research testing under direct supervision. This role interacts with customers to resolve concerns about sample acceptability and results, and supports laboratory operations through reagent preparation and equipment maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform testing as scheduled.
• Support sample evaluation and processing.
• Perform on-call, weekend, and holiday work as scheduled.
• Prepare reagents.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance and calibration on equipment.
• Support customer inquiries via phone, email, and Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Support the maintenance of reagent and supply inventory.
• Maintain sample integrity and ensure proper identification of all specimens.
• May participate in validations.
• May support training.
• Maintain organization of departmental records.
• May assist in educating fellows, residents, students, and visitors.
• May support preparation or management of proficiency samples.
• May release results in accordance with training and compliance requirements.
• Review daily work for accuracy and escalate as appropriate.
• May provide support for transfusion product selection, as applicable.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the job.
• Understand and perform in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Comply with all standard operating policies and procedures.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Personal Computer (desktop, laptop, tablet).
• General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine).
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).
• Software systems including but not limited to Customer Relationship Management Software, Laboratory Information Systems, and Learning Management System.
• Lab/department specific equipment, including but not limited to:
• Pipettes (single channel, multi-channel, electronic, etc.).
• Centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators.
• pH meter, microscopes, balances.
• Flow Cytometry based equipment.
• Spectrophotometer.
• qPCR Instrumentation.
• Thermal Cycler.
• Gel Electrophoresis.
• Sequencer.
• Aggregometer.
• Automated instruments (hematology counter, DNA isolator, plate washer, Coagulation analyzer, etc.).

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in biology, chemistry, molecular biology, immunology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or related field.
• Associate's Degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Standard Operating Procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other department manuals.
• Basic mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to apply judgment to detailed and structured written or oral instructions.
• Ability to organize work for efficient and productive workflow.
• Flexibility to work independently and with a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic communication skills.
• Legible handwriting.