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.
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