Medical Technologist II/III

Medical Technologist II/III

At BioAgilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world. Our team of highly experienced scientists and professionals deliver tailored services for supporting new medicine breakthroughs with best-in-class bioanalytical services. We are tirelessly committed to our customers by being solution-oriented and deadline-driven. Because we work across numerous clients and drug modalities, your career can develop rapidly. You'll gain experience with a variety of challenges all while you enable life-changing, life-saving therapeutics to the patients who need them.

The Medical Technologist II/III in our BioAgilytix Boston facility is responsible for performing high complexity clinical diagnostic patient testing and clinical trial testing covered under CLIA.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performing HIPAA-compliant high complexity testing according to approved procedures and within established turnaround times.
• Analyzing, reviewing, approving, and reporting test and quality control results according to established acceptance criteria and approved procedures. Maintaining paper and electronic records of test results.
• Complying with quality assurance procedures, participating in proficiency testing and competency evaluation throughout the year.
• Identifying problems which may adversely affect test performance, troubleshooting test systems and taking appropriate action when appropriate or as directed by Laboratory Management. Including proactively informing Customer Service of any issues which may cause late results.
• Performing and documenting routine equipment use, maintenance, calibration as well as routine, scheduled, and unscheduled preventive maintenance.
• Participating in method development and equipment qualification activities as directed by Laboratory Management.
• Supporting audits, inspections, and assisting in responding to observations, if applicable.
• Maintaining current knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, guidelines, and MT certification through continuing education.
• Overseeing technical and logistical aspects of assigned assays and the work of other technologists on those assays. Training other technologists on tests and laboratory procedures.
• Actively participating in project based and continuous improvement work and other duties as needed.

Minimum Preferred Qualifications - Education/Experience: Medical Technologist II

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years' experience in testing moderate- to high-complexity assays or Master's degree in one of the above fields with a minimum of three (3) years' experience
• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Minimum Preferred Qualifications - Education/Experience: Medical Technologist III

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field with a minimum of eight (8) years' experience in testing moderate- to high-complexity assays; or Master's degree in one of the above fields with a minimum of six (6) years' experience; or PhD in one of the above fields with a minimum of three (3) years' experience
• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Minimum Preferred Qualifications: Skills

• Solid knowledge and application of CLIA, CAP, and CLEP regulations, standards, and guidelines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, where multiple concurrent projects must be completed in a timely manner remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient with a high level of professionalism. Ability to take direction well, multi-task, and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
• Strong hands-on laboratory skills: low volume pipetting in 96-well plates, confident and competent user of state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Acute attention to detail and excellent organizational, and communication skills, highly computer literate.

Working Environment

• Primarily laboratory environment
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms
• Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, toxic materials, and hazardous waste
• Personal protective equipment is required and provided, such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves
• Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position with (Tuesday-Saturday) or (Monday-Friday) schedules available
• Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the "core" work hours, for Tuesday to Friday, as published in the BioAgilytix Employee Handbook
• Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work may be required

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for up to eight (8) hours per day
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment
• Frequent mobility needed
• Frequent crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects, including laboratory equipment, laboratory supplies, and laptop computer, with a maximum lift of 20 pounds
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups
• Requires multiple periods of intense concentration
• Perform a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence; ability to perform under stress; ability to multi-task
• Regular and consistent attendance

$82,800 - $122,000 a year In alignment with our compensation philosophy and recruiting governance practices, the salary range for this role represents a good faith estimate of the base compensation for a fully qualified candidate. Individual offers are determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate's experience, technical expertise, scope alignment, and internal equity considerations, as well as market data and geographic factors where applicable. As a result, final compensation may fall within or outside of the posted range and will be determined in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Medical Technologist II Salary Range: $82,800-$98,976 Medical Technologist III Salary Range: $88,200-$122,000

BENEFITS AND OTHER PERKS

Medical Insurance (HDHP with HSA; PPO), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (medical; dependent care), Short Term Disability | Long Term Disability Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (4 weeks per year), Parental Leave, Paid Holidays (9 scheduled; 5 floating), 401k with Employer Match, Employee Referral Program

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

BioAgilytix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.