• Molecular Diagnostics Technologist - #Staff

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    The Pathology Department is seeking a **_Molecular Diagnostics Technologist_** who, under the general supervision of the laboratory manager, performs a variety of both routine and complex clinical laboratory tests in accordance with established standards and procedures. These duties require a professional level of knowledge to properly execute and analyze results, especially where results are abnormal or atypical.

    Specific Duties & Responsibilities

    + Perform a variety of both routine and complex clinical and/or research laboratory tests on different specimens, including but not limited to blood, bone marrow, and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded specimens, in accordance with established standards and procedures.

    + Prepare and determine the suitability of reagents following defined formulas and procedures.

    + Document and report test results. Completes required logs and supporting documents.

    + Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, including routine repairs, and notifies service personnel when more complex problems occur.

    + Perform related general duties such as ordering supplies, general lab housekeeping, and maintaining safety records.

    + Participate in the training of new employees, students, and physicians in laboratory methodology.

    + Strictly comply with patient care and confidentiality policies, and HIPAA regulations.

    + Perform miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

    Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

    + Clinical Lab Compliance and Safety - Developing

    + Data Collection and Reporting - Developing

    + Laboratory Equipment Maintenance - Developing

    + Laboratory Techniques and Assays - Developing

    + Laboratory Troubleshooting and Technical Problem Solving - Developing

    + Reagent Preparation and Quality Control - Developing

    + The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field.

    + One year's experience in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques.

    + Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Molecular Biology (MB) ASCP certification.

     

    Classified Title: Molecular Diagnostics Technologist

    Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MC

    Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($55,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

     

    Employee group: Full Time

     

    Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

     

    FLSA Status: Exempt

     

    Department name: SOM Pat Molecular Diagnostics Lab

    Personnel area: School of Medicine

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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