The Medical Technologist-Molecular is responsible for analyzing samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting of results. This role requires a deep understanding of medical laboratory procedures, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
Molecular Medical Technologist Include but are not Limited to the Following:
- Perform a variety of laboratory tests on patient samples using automated and manual methods, including nucleic acid isolation, microarrays, PCR, qPCR, and NGS.
- Perform laboratory tasks such as extractions, library and control preparation, reagent preparation, plating to 96 or 384 well plates, data analysis, inventory management, proficiency testing, and quality control measures.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine maintenance on instruments such as KingFisher, Hamilton MicroLab Star, MiSeq, Agilent Bravo, and others.
- Adherence and understanding of laboratory SOPs and processes surrounding specimen processing, results generation, laboratory safety, and all other policies and procedures to safeguard integrity of laboratory results.
- Maintain accurate record keeping utilizing Good Documentation Practices for daily quality control and corrective action for any laboratory protocol deviations.
- Participate in quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Assist in the training and supervision of laboratory assistants and other staff members.