Technologist, Trainee

Genomic Microarray Technologist Trainee

Schedule: 7-On/7-Off B week 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (+/- an hour)

Training Schedule: Tuesday - Friday (40 hrs/wk) (2-3 months) 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Department: Genomic Microarray - 390

Genomic Microarray is a department in the Integrated Oncology and Genetics division. We use microarrays to assess for submicroscopic deletions and duplications within the genome. Much of our testing is to identify causes of developmental delay, autism spectrum disorders, etc. We also perform prenatal testing to help determine the cause of ultrasound abnormalities and pregnancy loss. A smaller portion of our testing is looking for genomic alterations in cancers. This position performs both the benchwork for the various assays, as well as the initial review of the data. There is a mix of automated and manual steps for the assays, and experience with pipetting small volumes is a great asset for the lab. We work as part of a collaborative team with Genetic Counselors, Clinical Variant Scientists, and Medical Directors.

Primary Purpose: Technologist Trainee is a training position, preparing the employee to work independently as a limit license scientist (Technologist) and to further gain ASCP certification within five years. Works under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Certified Technologist, or Technologist in providing services of both a technical and non-technical nature in the laboratory services area.

About ARUP: ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient's life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive. We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.

Essential Functions:

• Performs waived and automated analytic processes.
• Oversees calibration on self-calibrating instruments and performs select calibration processes.
• Performs selected moderate and high complexity analytic processes (both automated and non-automated)
• Operates selected laboratory instruments and ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment. Performs minor troubleshooting and routine maintenance under direction of a Technologist and/or Technical Supervisor. Maintains records and documentation.
• Performs and documents quality control and equipment maintenance within predetermined parameters.
• Accurately logs in and processes specimens according to established departmental procedures.
• Follows appropriate specimen collection, handling, and transport procedures. Resolves sample handling problems or refers problems to designated Technologists, and/or Technical Supervisor.
• Processes data and transcribes data in the laboratory computer system. All results are validated by the qualified personnel (Technologist, Certified Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist).
• Trains on new procedures to a prescribed level of competency.
• Meets output measures as defined by individual group procedures. Assists others in areas of defined competency when assigned workload is complete.
• Refers requests for special and unusual tests to the Technical Supervisor and/or Group Manager.
• Assists in data collection for QA indicators as defined.
• Assists in the performance of validation of equipment and test methods as defined.
• Assists in the creation and review of standard operating procedures (SOPs) as defined.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing as defined.
• Appropriately stocks and maintains reagents and supplies.
• Assists in the training of Technicians as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.
• PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
• ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
• Color Vision: Perception of and ability to distinguish colors.
• Continuing Education: Continual assessment of current literature and best practices.

Education Qualifications:

Technologist Trainees at ARUP must have a Bachelor's degree in the chemical or biological sciences with the following course requirements:

• Chemistry: 23 semester credit hours of science courses, 3 semester credit hours of physics, math, or statistics, 16 semester credits hours in chemistry
• Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology: 23 semester credit hours of science courses, 3 semester credit hours of physics, math, or statistics, 16 semester credits hours in biological or chemical science
• Hematology: 23 semester credit hours of science courses, 3 semester credit hours of physics, math, or statistics, 16 semester credits hours in biological science
• Immunohematology: 23 semester credit hours of science courses, 3 semester credit hours of physics, math, or statistics, 16 semester credits hours in biological science
• Microbiology: 23 semester credit hours of science courses, 3 semester credit hours of physics, math, or statistics, 16 semester credits hours in biological science

Certain specific courses may also be required: Chemistry: Quantitative Analysis/Analytical Chemistry and Clinical Chemistry or Biochemistry Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology: Genetics Microbiology: Medical, Clinical, or Pathogenic Microbiology Hematology: Hematology Immunohematology: Immunology

This position requires an evaluation of education and credentials. This may include but not limited to; all college/university transcripts (including any transferred credits), all degrees conferred, a letter from the school's registrar stating the date of expected graduation if enrolled in the last semester, and any relevant certifications. Upon request, submit all required documents. To avoid delays please ensure these documents are available.

Note: Applications will be accepted from candidates who are scheduled to graduate at the end of the current academic term.

Qualifications

Education

Required Bachelor's Degree or better in Biological Sciences or related field.

Experience

Required After hire, must work for one year under the direction of a laboratory technologist

Preferred One or more years of clinical laboratory diagnostic testing experience appropriate to the section Experience with Molecular techniques Experience with or knowledge in Genetics

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