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Molecular Diagnostics Technologist 

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

Acutis Diagnostics is a growing clinical laboratory located in Hicksville, NY.  We pride ourselves on providing expert, accurate and concise results as a product of our highly talented and passionate team of professionals.  We believe the team we build today will be the foundation of our future success. 

The Molecular Diagnostics Technologist performs clinical laboratory procedures, examinations, and other tests pursuant to established protocols including maintaining equipment and records and performing quality assurance activities related to examination performance requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility. This role reports directly to the Molecular Manager.

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.
  • Reagent preparation
  • Instrumentation and equipment maintenance
  • Perform complex molecular-based procedures with a high degree of quality and in accordance with established protocols.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Specific duties for the Molecular Diagnostic Technologist Include: 

  • 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 work space 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 reagent, 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
  • Provide administrative support to the Lab Manager and Quality Assurance Manager including Quality Control review and Data review backup
  • Maintain QC related documents.
  • Review all test requests thoroughly for errors, omissions, clarity, and potential problems.
  • Verify patient identification at all steps of every procedure and maintain complete accuracy.
  • Maintain complete documentation for assay tracking and results for review/reporting.
  • Participate in the Proficiency Testing Program as assigned.
  • Notify supervisor of discrepancies and records corrective action taken.

Experience:

  • 2 years pertinent laboratory experience, required 
  • Experience with most or all of the following technologies is preferred:
    • PCR and qPCR
  • Operation of liquid handling systems
  • Capillary electrophoresis: Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis
  • Integrated laboratory information management systems

Salary Range: 

  • $60,000 - $70,000

 

 
Position Requirements

Required Skills: 

  • Good oral communication
  • Desire to learn
  • Ability to read information quickly, interpret and retain it for later use
  • Listens and gets clarification
  • Strong technology skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Able to work in a team-oriented environment

Required Education·

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

Required Licenses:

  • NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Restricted or Full, Required 

Certification:

  • ASCP Certification, preferred

Physical Requirements

  • Standing or sitting for an extended period of time
  • Ability to recognize audible and visual alarms
  • Ability to discriminate colors
  • Able to lift 25 lbs.
  • Repetitive wrist motion

 

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  

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