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Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Molecular) 

About the Organization Acutis (www.Acutis.com) is a specialized medical laboratory that complements its hard science with the soft skills of its support teams. This combination allows practitioners to diagnose and treat with greater confidence and with ease.








Acutis serves the medical community and related fields by providing rapid, reliable diagnostic insights that impact clinical decisions in:



-infectious disease



-clinical toxicology for substance use testing and medication monitoring



-oncology





We are a biomedical specialty laboratory that has no tolerance for error.




A company as thorough as it is principled: dedication to the advancement of medical testing, industry-leading turnaround time, and world-class service.





Every sample we take and every report we relay is prepared with this end in mind:


to provide our customers with the highest level of certainty possible.





With a service-first mindset, specialized laboratory capabilities, and the agility to adapt as next-generation therapies evolve, Acutis stands at the Service of Science.





Additionally, building on our platform of advanced science and technology, we have introduced to healthcare professionals to Acutis Reveal™, molecular tests for infectious diseases. These new tests offer physicians and clinicians a greater degree of certainty than any standard or traditional test can. These new products offer further evidence of Acutis' passion for innovative technologies and strategies.





Acutis conducts pioneering research for diagnostic services. We employ NGS, targeted PCR, LC-MS/MS, enhanced microbiology techniques and algorithm-based software to develop new diagnostic solutions.


 
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
Description

The Molecular Diagnostics Technologist is responsible for performing all aspects of testing in a molecular laboratory. The technologist will evaluate and introduce new material, methods and equipment to help determine the feasibility and/or adaptability for clinical molecular studies.They assist the laboratory director in the development of new technologies and participate in documenting and implementing Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC)/Quality Inventory (QI) procedures.

The Molecular Diagnostics Technologist is responsible for all aspects of testing including:

  • Extraction of nucleic acids from clinical specimens
  • Performs routine testing, quality control, calibration, maintenance, and proficiency testing in accordance with current laboratory procedures
  • Oversees inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies
  • Reagent preparation
  • Instrumentation and equipment maintenance
  • Perform complex molecular-based procedures with a high degree of quality and in accordance with established protocols.
  • Perform genetic/molecular biology procedures involving traditional techniques such as nucleic acid isolation and PCR on clinical specimens
  • Maintain competency in assigned technical protocols according to established operational procedures
  • Maintain a clean, organized and safe workspace in accordance with good laboratory practices
  • Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures including necessary equipment checks, performance testing, preventive maintenance, and quality controls
  • Assure instrumentation and equipment meet performance standards
  • Troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment related issues as they occur
  • Maintain reagents, consumables and office supply inventory
  • Follow unidirectional flow of specimen handling to avoid contamination.
  • Assure the accuracy of all tests by adhering to the laboratory's quality control procedure
  • Maintain QC related documents.
  • Review all test requests thoroughly for errors, omissions, clarity, and potential problems.
  • Participate in the Proficiency Testing Program as assigned
  • Notify supervisor of discrepancies and records corrective action taken.

Required Education:

  • BS in Medical Technology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related field, required

Required Licensure

  • NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist, required
  • NYS Clinical Labortatory Technologist, restricted to Molecular Diagnostics, preferred

Required Experience:

  • 2 years pertinent laboratory experience

  • PCR and qPCR

  • Operation of liquid handling systems

  • Capillary electrophoresis: Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis

  • Integrated laboratory information management systems

Physical Requirements:

  • Standing or sitting for an extended period of time
  • Able to lift 25 lbs.
  • Repetitive wrist motion
  • Audible recognition of alarms

Salary Range:

  • $30.00 - 33.00 per hour
 
Position Requirements

Qualifications

· Bachelors Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or related degree required.

· Current certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required.

· Licensed by New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, required.

· Minimum of five years work experience and/or training specific to microbiologist required.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  

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