Job ID: TN-59474 (95591231)
Onsite Microbiological/Molecular Lab Technician with HIPAA, Quality Control, equipment testing/preventative maintenance, specimen, reagents, LIMS experience
Location: Nashville, Tennessee (TDH)
Duration: 6 months
Required Skills and Experience:
-Ability to Work Independently Novice (1-3 Years) No
-Accuracy Novice (1-3 Years) No
-Knowledge of HIPAA Novice (1-3 Years) No
-Maintaining Confidentiality Novice (1-3 Years) No
-Maintaining Quality Control Standards Novice (1-3 Years) No
-Positive attitude Novice (1-3 Years) No
-Problem Solving Novice (1-3 Years) No
-Professionalism Novice (1-3 Years) No
-Sterilizing and Setting Up Instruments Novice (1-3 Years) No
-Universal/standard cleanliness precautions Novice (1-3 Years) No
-Performs analytical methods of moderate to high complexity as outlined by testing section.
-Prioritizes and organizes tasks to complete them in an assigned timeframe.
-Monitors test processes for adherence to quality control standards by comparing test results to known standards such as using positive and negative controls and acceptable appearance of diagnostic product.
-Monitors test equipment for proper functioning such as monitoring temperature, detecting malfunction alarms and recognizing incorrectly processed samples.
-Prepares various types of specimens for examination by various diagnostic techniques.
-Prepares and checks specimens, solutions, reagents and other materials necessary for conducting tests.
-Communicates status of assigned tasks or other relevant information to supervisors or peers by telephone, in written form, e-mail or in person.
-Uses computers and laboratory information systems to process and access information, data, and control.
-Documents, enters, transcribes, records, stores, and maintains information in written and electronic form using notebooks, file copies, computer software, etc.
-Identify and initiate situations or circumstances with reagents and equipment for the purpose of troubleshooting.
-Reviews information from manuals, work instructions, flowcharts, and other reference sources to accurately analyze and report test results.
-Uses relevant or appropriate guidelines to determine whether test results are acceptable based on laboratory established policies and procedures.
-Monitors reagents and consumables to ensure an adequate supply for testing needs. Rotates stock to minimize waste and expiration.
-Performs preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment used in assigned area according to standard operating procedure.
-Following standard operating procedures, maintains situational awareness and proficiency with biological and chemical hazards.