Molecular Genetics Technologist Lead

Molecular Genetics Technologist Lead

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite) Duration: 6+ months

Performs various clinical laboratory tests procedures as well as assist manager/supervisor on day-to-day supervision of clinical laboratory personnel in the absence of immediate supervisor.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Performs testing and troubleshoots assay performance.
• Compiles, evaluates and analyzes data.
• Helps supervisor to prepare schedules to provide appropriate laboratory coverage and ensure timely results reporting.
• Participates in the interview and hiring process and trains new laboratory employees.
• Maintains laboratory compliance according to CAP, NY, CLIA regulations and 5S standards.
• Assists with overseeing laboratory equipment maintenance and reagent Quality Control records. Takes appropriate actions if systems deviate from the laboratory's established specification.
• Maintains laboratory stock levels and regularly orders laboratory supplies.
• Helps supervisor to maintain standard operating procedures for the laboratory.
• Leads process improvements in the section.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Adheres to Code of Conduct as outlined in the clients Compliance Program.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to work being conducted at the clinical laboratory. Experience in lieu of degree will not be accepted.
• Experience: Four years of relevant experience.
• Or
• Education: Master's degree in a discipline related to work being conducted at the clinical laboratory. Experience in lieu of degree will not be accepted.
• Experience: Two years of relevant experience.
• Or
• Education: PhD in a discipline related to work being conducted at the clinical laboratory. Experience in lieu of degree will not be accepted.
• Experience: One year of relevant experience.
• Certification/Licenses/Registration: Required MB (ASCP) or MT(ASCP)

Physical Demands And Work Environment:

• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials