Acutis Diagnostics is a growing clinical laboratory located in East Northport, NY. We pride ourselves on providing expert, accurate and concise results as a product of our highly talented and passionate team of professionals. We believe the team we build today will be the foundation of our future success. Acutis Diagnostics is looking for professionals in the New York, Long Island area to join our team!

Molecular Diagnostics Technologist

Summary

The Molecular Diagnostics Technologist is responsible for performing all aspects of testing in a molecular laboratory. The technologist will evaluate and introduce new material, methods and equipment to help determine the feasibility and/or adaptability for clinical molecular studies.

They assist the laboratory director in the development of new technologies and participate in documenting and implementing Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC)/Quality Inventory (QI) procedures.

Responsibility

The Molecular Diagnostics Technologist is responsible for all aspects of testing including:

• Extraction of nucleic acids from clinical specimens
• Performs routine testing, quality control, calibration, maintenance and proficiency testing in accordance with current laboratory procedures
• Oversee inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies
• Preparation of reagents
• Instrumentation and equipment maintenance
• Perform complex molecular-based procedures with a high degree of quality and in accordance with established protocols.

Specific Duties

• Perform genetic/molecular biology procedures involving traditional techniques such as nucleic acid isolation and PCR on clinical specimens
• Maintain competency in assigned technical protocols according to established operational procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work space in accordance with good laboratory practices
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures including necessary equipment checks, performance testing, preventive maintenance, and quality controls
• Assure instrumentation and equipment meet performance standards
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment related issues as they occur
• Maintain reagent, consumables and office supply inventory
• Follow unidirectional flow of specimen handling to avoid contamination.
• Assure the accuracy of all tests by adhering to the laboratory?s quality control procedure
• Provide administrative support to the Lab Manager and Quality Assurance Manager including Quality Control review and Data review backup
• Maintain QC related documents.
• Review all test requests thoroughly for errors, omissions, clarity, and potential problems.
• Verify patient identification at all steps of every procedure and maintain complete accuracy.
• Maintain complete documentation for assay tracking and results for review/reporting.
• Participate in the Proficiency Testing Program as assigned.
• Notify supervisor of discrepancies and records corrective action taken.

Shift Available:

• 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM