Clinical Laboratory Technologist: Microbiology

The Clinical Laboratory Technologist is responsible for performing all aspects of testing in a microbiology 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. 

Customer Relationship
Personal Evolution
Autonomy
Administrative Work
Technical Expertise

Responsibilities:

  • Extraction of nucleic acids from clinical specimens
  • Performs routine testing, quality control, calibration, maintenance, and proficiency testing in accordance with current laboratory procedures
  • Oversees inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies
  • reagent preparation
  • Instrumentation and equipment maintenance
  • Perform complex molecular-based procedures with a high degree of quality and in accordance with established protocols.
  • Job Type: Full-time

Qualifications:

  • BS in Medical Technology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related field
  • NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist, required