• 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