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Molecular Pathology Technologist

McLaren Health Care

#CLIA #Infectious Diseases #MLS #Medical Technology #CAP #ASCP #PCR #NGS #Sanger Sequencing #Clinical Oncology

Quick overview

Conducts medical laboratory tests and analyses on blood, bone marrow, and tissue samples to detect genetic markers associated with diseases. Responsible for performing molecular techniques and maintaining laboratory equipment according to CAP/CLIA standards.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's degree in medical technology or a related field and professional certification such as MT, MLS, or MB (ASCP). Experience in a clinical oncology laboratory specializing in FISH, PCR, and NGS techniques is required.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateQuality ControlPCRSanger SequencingNucleic Acid ExtractionNGSFISHMolecular PathologyLaboratory Equipment CalibrationClinical OncologyCAP/CLIA Guidelines

Job description

Position Summary

Provides information for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures and analyses following established CAP/CLIA accredited guidelines and quality control standards. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 1. Processes blood, bone marrow and tissue samples for molecular detection of genetic markers associated with human diseases. 2. Extracts, purifies, quantitates and analyzes nucleic acids from clinical specimens. 3. Understands, performs and evaluates molecular techniques including Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH), endpoint, real-time and multiplexed PCR, traditional Sanger and massively parallel (NGS) sequencing techniques. 4. Perform automated and manual antigen and molecular-based tests for infectious diseases when required. 5. In conjunction with lab and medical leadership, plan, perform, evaluate and implement new molecular assays as requested by clinical leadership. 6. Ensures proper operation of laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment; documenting QC, evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Required

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field.
MT, MLS, MB (ASCP), CLSp (MB) or equivalent certification.
Experience in a clinical oncology laboratory specializing in FISH, targeted amplification/PCR and/or sequencing (including NGS) techniques.

Preferred

• Two or more years of direct experience in a clinical oncology laboratory specializing in FISH, targeted amplification/PCR and/or sequencing (including NGS) techniques. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans