Medical Technologist I

Medical Technologist IThe Molecular Pathology Laboratory at the University of Florida Department of Pathology is a CAP accredited, regional reference laboratory offering testing in molecular oncology, infectious diseases and pharmacogenomics. This full-time position will assist in the design, validation and implementation of cutting edge molecular diagnostic assays for both clinical diagnostic and translational research use. The incumbent will perform genetic testing, including oncology testing, infectious disease testing, pharmacogenomics and/or clinical trial testing. They will participate in the maintenance of all procedures and documents required as part of good laboratory practice and regulatory compliance including quality control and quality assurance. This position will also participate in general lab maintenance, laboratory instrument maintenance, troubleshooting and other laboratory duties as assigned.Duties & Responsibilities, not limited to:Performing molecular testing in a clinical lab including oncology testing (targeted gene profiling, fusion detection, microarrays, fragment size analysis, etc), pharmacogenomics testing (SNP genotyping, copy number analysis) and/or infectious disease testing.In conjunction with the Medical Technologist Supervisor, this position will participate in the development and implementation of new clinical molecular diagnostic testing procedures and clinical trial tests.Core activities will include protocol development utilizing various platforms including Illumina sequencers, ABI 3500 Genetic Analyzer, QuantStudio Real-Time PCR systems, Hologic Panther Systems and various types of robotics from Hamilton, Perkin Elmer and Qiagen as well as data analysis using a variety of commercial and in-house developed software.Participate in the overall maintenance of the laboratory. Purchase supplies, maintain instruments and equipment, and comply with all laboratory policies and procedures.Responsible for all routine documentation associated with the performance of laboratory testing including reporting results and all quality control documentation.Attend laboratory meetings and communicate with other departments. Actively participate in the interfacing of automated instrumentation with the laboratory information system (LIS) and be involved in LIS-associated tasks such as test builds and dictionary maintenance.Expected Salary: Starting hourly wage is between $31.23 - $33.72. Commensurate with experience.Required Qualifications: Licensed as a Medical Laboratory Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist in one of the specialty areas to which the position is allocated.Preferred: The position requires adherence to good laboratory practices. Clinical diagnostic experience and/or hands-on research experience in advanced molecular diagnostic techniques—particularly nucleic acid extractions, real-time PCR, DNA sequencing, and next-generation sequencing—and the associated instrument platforms is preferred. Experience in a clinical molecular diagnostic laboratory environment, including familiarity with the compliance and regulatory requirements governing such laboratories, is preferred. Excellent organizational, communication, informatics, and teamwork skills are also advantageous.Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. This position is eligible for veterans' preference. If you are claiming veterans' preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.Health Assessment Required: Yes