UChicago Medicine·Chicago, Illinois
Perform complex clinical molecular diagnostic assays and NGS testing to support cancer treatment and clinical trials. Manage specimen processing, quality control, and the evaluation of new laboratory methodologies.
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Molecular Genomics Technologist in the Molecular Diagnostic Lab department.
Here, you will provide testing for cancer patients to determine treatment regimen & monitor response and evaluate eligibility for clinical trials.
Testing is very complex, not automated and supports increased NGS testing for cancer services.
Operating within UChicago Medicine's Department of Pathology, we provide reference laboratory testing to various related and unrelated health care entities, managed care organizations and non-affiliated hospitals, outpatient clinics and private physicians' offices.
We offer a full range of diagnostic services.
This department is the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory.
This position is a 100% onsite opportunity.
You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000
The Molecular Genomics Technologist routinely performs a wide range of clinical analyses in all sections of the laboratory by properly utilizing a variety of methodologies and instrumentation according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements in order to provide results of the highest level of quality to physicians and their patients. Primary responsibilities include culture and susceptibility testing, specimen processing, and rapid testing to support infectious disease and immunology testing. This role includes performing clinical molecular diagnostic assays using a wide range of methodologies and instrumentation according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements, applying clinical knowledge and technical expertise to achieve accurate test results in a timely manner to support quality patient outcomes, and assisting in the development and evaluation of new laboratory methodologies and instrumentation.
Essential Job Functions
Receives specimens submitted to laboratory
Utilizes policies and procedures for requisition and specimen requirements to determine whether the submitted specimen can be processes for analysis
Assures proper storage and procedures for specimens that cannot be immediately analyzed
Conducts preliminary specimen preparations for the analytical process through centrifugation of blood specimens, aliquotting of blood and body fluids and distribution of the prepared specimens to the appropriate sections of the laboratory
Answer inquiries regarding specimen handling, results and other technical information. Appropriately assists clinicians with requests and seeks out resources necessary when information is not available to answer questions
Performs all procedures designated under CLIA’88 rules as moderate or highly complex testing; knows all responsibilities as outlined in the laboratory procedure manual necessary to perform these procedures with highest level of quality within turnaround time goals set by the laboratory
Practices the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities by following all maintenance, safety and quality controls policies and procedures
Prepares and maintains adequate stock of reagents, standards, and control materials for the performance of testing at assigned workstation and notifies supervisor of any shortages or problems
Analyzes all test and quality control results for errors, inconsistencies and deviations prior to reporting results. Initiates and documents troubleshooting and problem solving to resolve issues
Reports all test results in the laboratory information system according to laboratory policies and procedures, within stated turn-around times, and follows appropriate backup procedures during computer downtimes
Communicates any pertinent information or problems with laboratory staff and supervisors in a respectful and proactive manner
Performs other duties as assigned
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As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine [https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers/benefits].
Requires a Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or a related field and must satisfy CLIA '88 high complexity testing qualifications. ASCP certification as a medical technologist or in molecular biology is preferred.
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