Technologist Laboratory - Molecular Oncology and Genetics Laboratory
Versiti, Inc.
- Milwaukee, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others. Responsibilities:
- Understand and perform to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Perform testing, as scheduled.
- Support sample evaluation and processing, as needed.
- Perform on call, weekend, and holiday work, as scheduled.
- Perform reagent preparation, as scheduled.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance and calibration on equipment.
- Support customer inquiries via phone, email, and lab information system (LIS).
- Support the maintenance of reagent and supply inventory.
- Maintain sample integrity and ensure proper identification of all specimens.
- Maintain organization of departmental records, as needed.
- Perform higher level review and release of results, as needed.
- Perform interpretation of test panel results, as needed.
- Train staff on job specific tasks.
- May perform competency assessment of staff, as appropriate.
- May participate in validations.
- May assist in educating fellows, residents, students, and visitors to the laboratory.
- Prepare and manage proficiency samples in the laboratory.
- May provide support for transfusion product selection, as applicable.
- Review daily work for accuracy. Recognize and investigate the reason for potential discrepancies and unexpected results, resolving or escalating as appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in biology, chemistry, molecular biology, immunology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or related field. required
- Associate's Degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution. required
- 1-3 years pertinent laboratory experience and/or training required
- Mastery of Associate Technologist duties, responsibilities, and behaviors. required
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as Standard Operating Procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other department manuals.
- Must have basic mathematical aptitude.
- Ability to apply judgment to written or oral instructions.
- Ability to organize work to provide efficient and productive workflow.
- Flexibility to work independently and with a team.
- Must have strong attention to detail.
- Must have good communication skills, including the ability to provide constructive criticism to fellow employees.
- Possess legible handwriting.
- Personal Computer (desktop, laptop, tablet). preferred
- General office equipment (i.e. computer, printer, fax, copy machine). preferred
- Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook). preferred
- Software systems (including but not limited to Customer Relationship Management Software, Laboratory Information Systems, Learning Management System). preferred
- Lab/department specific equipment, including, but not limited to: • Pipettes (single channel, multi-channel, electronic, etc.). • Centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators • pH meter, microscopes, balances. • Flow Cytometry based equipment • Spectrophotometer • qPCR Instrumentation • Thermal Cycler • Gel Electrophoresis • Sequencer • Aggregometer • Automated instruments (hematology counter, DNA isolator, plate washer, Coagulation analyzer, etc.). preferred