Core Technologist II
Sonic Healthcare USA

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

Position Summary

The Core Technologist II is responsible for performing moderate and high complexity clinical assays, advanced troubleshooting, and training new staff within the Core Laboratory. A Technologist II adheres to departmental and SRL policies/procedures while participating in daily workflows on the assigned bench. They also assist in special projects as assigned and support administrative tasks as needed within the Core Laboratory.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Efficiently performs moderate & high complexity clinical assays according to written SOPs
• Adheres to departmental/OSHA policies and procedures including quality control, analytical performance, quality assurance, and safety
• Contributes to general laboratory functions by keeping a neat work area, attending meetings, and complying with laboratory procedures and safety practices
• Ensures specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing
• Analyzes reviews, and reports test and quality control results and takes remedial action when indicated
• Enters and verifies data within the clinical LIMS system
• Tracks, and leads Instrument to Instrument and carryover studies
• Assists in assessment of tech competency
• Trains peers, according to the SOP, on bench processes and workflow
• Tracks and coordinates Calibration Verification
• Oversees and tracks lot-to-lot performance
• Processes inventory in ProcureIT upon receipt
• Assists R&D and Senior Techs with special projects and validations
• Ensures effective communication between bench mates, and between the other benches
• Performs, documents, and maintains Quality Control assessments and data
• General laboratory housekeeping, including the regular cleaning of sinks, counters, and equipment as appropriate
• Enthusiastically performs miscellaneous duties with completion in a designated time frame
• Files documentation associated with daily production runs
• Participates in laboratory continuing education program
• Cultivates a positive work environment and a culture of quality and respect
• Participates in daily workflow and resolving technical issues
• Consults with production leadership, management and vendor support to resolve reagent and instrument issues as directed
• Participates in instrument maintenance, scheduling routine vendor maintenance
• Participates in supply management on assigned bench including inventory counts, order requests, labeling and appropriate usage
• Processes inventory in ProcureIT upon receipt
• Participates in/recommends process improvement/quality assurance projects as assigned
• Assists on complex projects as assigned
• Edits technical SOPs for accuracy of content as assigned
• Assists internal process audits as assigned

Skills:

• Understands and follows written procedures and verbal instructions
• Basic computer knowledge including MS Excel and Word
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the laboratory and work well across lab areas
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and fluctuations in workload
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and manage stress appropriately
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision
• Works with initiative, independence, and demonstrates good judgment
• Operational knowledge of complex lab automation and networked lab systems
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to collect and analyze data using graphs, tables, charts, and mathematical calculations
• Demonstrates technical expertise in high complexity methodologies
• Demonstrates mastery of manual and automated pipettes

Job Qualifications

Required:

• B.S. or Associate in Medical Technology or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science
• 2 years of pertinent laboratory experience or professional laboratory certification

Preferred:

• Certification in Clinical Laboratory Science by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
• Previous experience in process improvement and/or project management
• Proven track record of working with initiative, independence, and good judgement
• Experience in technical troubleshooting within a pertinent laboratory environment

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Work Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Category:
Laboratory Operations

Company:
Sonic Reference Laboratory, Inc

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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