Molecular Medical Technologist 2

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The Pathology Department at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Technologist 2.

CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Technologist 2 performs microbiological, molecular biological and immunological tests on body specimens to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease. Moreover, the incumbent facilitates quality assurance and instrument maintenance.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Verifies identification of specimen with physicians’ orders, prepares specimens for testing, and handles all specimens in a safe and careful manner.
2. Analyzes results of testing and interprets abnormal or unusual results.
3. Researches and prepares all pertinent patient data and refers all data and testing results to pathologists for evaluation and sign-out.
4. Calibrates equipment, orders supplies, and maintains inventory of relevant forms and materials.
5. Recognizes test inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective action while supporting laboratory co-workers in resolution of similar problems.
6. Administers quality-control tests, according to procedure, and maintains appropriate data recording.
7. Assists with orienting and training employees on laboratory techniques and operations.
8. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
Certification and Licensing:
Valid State of Florida Medical Technologist license required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Department Specific Functions

1. Utilizes appropriate equipment and instruments with precision for all molecular diagnostic protocols.

2. Performs molecular techniques, including nucleic acid extraction (DNA and/or RNA) from fixed tissues, blood, or bone marrow, DNA/RNA quantification and quality assessment, fragment analysis, PCR, NGS library preparation, and data analysis.

3. Utilizes laboratory information systems for data entry, recall, and labeling.

4. Accurately follows all laboratory SOPs.

5. QA and QC responsibilities:

• Run and reports proficiency testing following SOPs.

• Perform, review, and accept daily QC runs.

• Follow laboratory protocols for corrections reports, identify, correct, and report deviations of SOPs.

• Daily, weekly, and monthly documentation of bench decontamination.

• Refrigerators and freezer temperatures, room humidity, and temperature.

• Document daily activities and maintenance.

• Perform system verification, accuracy, precision, and instrument-to-instrument comparison following SOP and supervisor/manager guidance.

6. Inventory and supplies:

• Maintaining adequate inventory levels as per protocol. Places orders regularly as needed.

• Rotate previous inventory stock when it applies.

• Pick up, unpack, date, and storage in a timely manner according to manufacturers’ commendation.

• Check packing slips, verify amounts and items received, and give documentation to supervisor/designee.

7. Laboratory ancillary activities:

• Keeps lab clean, neat, and organized. • Performs housekeeping duties.

• Remove empty boxes, recyclable material and dispose of them as per SOP.

• Prepare Biohazards containers for use and disposal.

• Assist in the maintenance of hardware by loading paper, labels, and/or printer ribbons or any other task when necessary.

8. Performs all procedures in a timely manner.

9. Knowledgeable of all lab procedures and specimen submission requirements.

10. Understand and use proper safety practices.

11. Complete all CBL required training and compliance courses.

12. Perform other duties as assigned

Department Specific Qualifications

Certification and Licensing:

• Florida Molecular License

• Certified by a national body agency, ASCP/AMT/ABB (ASCP preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in molecular genetics laboratory or molecular pathology laboratory (oncology molecular diagnostics experience is preferred)

• Good theoretical understanding of molecular techniques such as DNA/RNA extraction, DNA/RNA sequencing, NGS workflow, library preparation, library assessment, NGS, q-PCR.

• Computer knowledge required.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H11