Carolina Medical Lab Hiring for Molecular Microbiology – Medical Technologist Job at Charlotte, NC Full Time

SUMMARY:

This individual will be responsible for performing medical tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. The ideal candidate possesses a working knowledge of molecular biology with experience in the performance and application of techniques including DNA extraction, conventional and real-time PCR and QC/QA. Experience with in-house molecular diagnostic assays, clinical microbiology, quality control/assurance, and/or troubleshooting is required, as is the ability to follow standard protocols and to independently perform laboratory routine testing in the area of molecular pathology.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Reports to the Laboratory Director

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and analyzes samples for routine microbiology and molecular analysis

• Analyzes test results for acceptability against set controls and enter findings into the computer database

• Maintains up-to-date pending logs to ensure that all specimens have been processed accordingly

• Maintains daily/weekly logs and QC documents for assays and equipment

• Follows approved guidelines in approaches to problem solving and devises appropriate courses of action when patient results, control values and instrument function parameters are inconsistent.

• Maintains sufficient inventory levels in order to assure the continued integrity of departmental operations

• Correlates final patient result with known facts concerning the patient’s historical results to determine goodness of fit and recognized illogical results

• May perform receiving, accessioning, and client relations duties as assigned

• Prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs) as instructed for all platforms

• Monitor assay performance through external quality assessments and provide technical support

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• PCR: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• MT Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location