CLS QC Lab

Clinical Lab Technologist I/II/III
At Adaptive, we're Powering the Age of Immune Medicine. With Adaptive, you'll create a career highlight through collaboration with bright, curious colleagues working at the apex of innovation and application.
The Clinical Lab Technologist position will be responsible for processing medically relevant biological samples through extraction and/or high throughput next-generation DNA sequencing assays. This role will work within a team of Laboratorians in a fast-paced, high production setting to process research and clinical diagnostic samples to provide test results to patients, oncologists and other medical practitioners and researchers. Adaptive's clinical laboratories are CLIA/CAP/NYS/FDA certified, and as such this position needs to adhere to and uphold all applicable regulatory requirements.
Possible working shifts include:
AM shift: PM shift: Performs and provides general support for DNA extractions, PCR amplification, or high-throughput sequencing assays on DNA libraries in accordance with standard laboratory processes and procedures.
Operates and maintains laboratory equipment such as liquid handling robotics and DNA sequencers.
Completes tasks as assigned (e.g. routine clinical or research sample processing, validations, reagent QC runs, or special projects) accurately while following strict methodologies.
Performs training and/or competency assessments for Clinical Laboratory Technician/Technologist team members on high complexity molecular methods.

Suggests changes to existing laboratory procedures and processes to improve efficiency and results.

Performs protocols under compliance with regulatory agencies, models appropriate clinical, regulatory and safety practices.
Makes decisions that impact quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of the team.
Identifies and uses up to date, accurate information for problem solving and analysis.
Ensures compliance with lab regulatory agencies (GxP, FDA, ISO).
Suggests improvements to existing laboratory procedures and processes to improve the efficiency of the team.
Understands implications of their work performance and when to escalate issues upward.
Demonstrates excellent clinical judgment and integrity by possessing specialized skills through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience.
Demonstrates understanding of underlying scientific principles of analytical methods and provides relevant information to Supervisor or Lead Technologist to assist with troubleshooting assay or instrument issues leading to appropriate corrective actions.
All of the above with considerable knowledge/skills in a range of laboratory procedures.
All of the above with deep knowledge/skills in a range of laboratory procedures.
Interactions, Supervision and Discretion
Follows standardized laboratory processes and procedures with some guidance on daily work.
Regulatory Responsibility
Enter and track data in a laboratory information database (LIMS)
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as liquid handling robotics and DNA sequencers.
Regulatory responsibilities per Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Regulatory responsibilities per Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
Regulatory responsibilities per Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Regulatory responsibilities of "Testing Personnel" for high complexity testing as defined by 42CFR493.Molecular biology skills (e.g. DNA Extraction, Purification, PCR, qPCR, next-generation DNA sequencing) and related technical knowledge.
Experience working with human specimens (e.g. blood, tissues and/or cells) and biohazardous material.
Bachelor's or higher in medical technology or laboratory science from an accredited institution, OR:
Bachelor's or higher in one of the chemical or biological sciences from an accredited institution + 6 months of high-complexity molecular experience and/or training in a clinical laboratory (holding a CLIA Certificate of Compliance/Accreditation)
Bachelor's or higher in medical technology or laboratory science, chemical science, or biological science from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 1 year of experience and/or training in a clinical laboratory (holding a CLIA Certificate of Compliance/Accreditation) meeting the definition of "high-complexity".
Minimum of 3 years of pertinent molecular laboratory experience.
Bachelor's or higher in medical technology or laboratory science, chemical science, or biological science from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 3 years of experience and/or training in a clinical laboratory (holding a CLIA Certificate of Compliance/Accreditation) meeting the definition of "high-complexity".
Minimum of 5 years of pertinent molecular laboratory experience.
Competent in laboratory automation and demonstrated laboratory best practices.
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