Molecular Pathology Technician at McLaren Health Care

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

• Processes blood, bone marrow and tissue samples for molecular detection of genetic markers associated with human diseases.
• Extracts, purifies, quantitates and analyzes nucleic acids from clinical specimens.
• 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.
• Perform automated and manual antigen and molecular-based tests for infectious diseases when required.
• In conjunction with lab and medical leadership, plan, perform, evaluate and implement new molecular assays as requested by clinical leadership.
• 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

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26002827
• Daily Work Times: 8:00am-4:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No