Laboratory Technician, COVID Testing

This part-time, limited-term position will assist in the laboratory detection and reporting of SARS-CoV-2 infection, as determined by manual, semi-automated, and automated laboratory methods and reported through a Laboratory Information System.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform, interpret, document and report laboratory test results
2. Specimen processing
3. Perform instrument maintenance and troubleshoot; execute and evaluate quality control and quality assurance procedures
4. Document and report as required by regulatory agencies (including public health)
5. Understand and participate in preanalytical, analytical and postanalytical aspects of testing
6. Anticipate and maintain required supplies for uninterrupted testing
7. Assist in documentation and submission of laboratory reports
8. Pick up specimens from specimen collection location(s), as needed
9. Unpacking, storage, and/or reconstitution of selected testing supplies
10. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) or equivalent experience
• Medical Technologist (ASCP) or equivalent experience
• Medical Laboratory Technician or equivalent experience
• Five years of experience (minimum) in clinical molecular diagnostic testing and utilization of a Laboratory Information System
• Experience with a Laboratory Information System is required.
• Appropriate aseptic and molecular workflow techniques are required.
• Experience in the proper execution of traditional molecular testing is required.
• Excellent clerical skills and attention to detail are required.
• Employee may be asked to:

o Lift boxes weighing approximately 20 pounds.
o Bend down to perform maintenance on equipment.
o Work with (and tolerate) 50% bleach.
o Stand for extended periods of time.
o Have the ability to get across campus to interact with clinical personnel and to retrieve specimens.
o Tolerate wearing N95 respirator in addition to standard personal protective equipment.Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with a clinical automated RNA amplification analyzer is strongly recommended.
• Experience in the proper execution of point-of-care molecular testing is strongly recommended.

Department College of Health Science Posting Date 12/14/2020 Closing Date Special Instructions to ApplicantsRequired DocumentsRequired Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Resume
• References

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts