• Molecular Pathology Technologist - McLaren Careers

    McLaren Health Care (Flint, MI)


    Position Summary:

    Provides information for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures and analyses following established CAP/CLIA accredited guidelines and quality control standards.

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

    1. Processes blood, bone marrow and tissue samples for molecular detection of genetic markers associated with human diseases.

    2. Extracts, purifies, quantitates and analyzes nucleic acids from clinical specimens.

    3. Understands, performs and evaluates molecular techniques including Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH), endpoint, real-time and multiplexed PCR, traditional Sanger and massively parallel (NGS) sequencing techniques.

    4. Perform automated and manual antigen and molecular-based tests for infectious diseases when required.

    5. In conjunction with lab and medical leadership, plan, perform, evaluate and implement new molecular assays as requested by clinical leadership.

    6. Ensures proper operation of laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment; documenting QC, evaluating new equipment and techniques.

    _Required:_

    * Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field.

    * MT, MLS, MB (ASCP), CLSp (MB) or equivalent certification.

    * Experience in a clinical oncology laboratory specializing in FISH, targeted amplification/PCR and/or sequencing (including NGS) techniques.

    _Preferred:_

    * Two or more years of direct experience in a clinical oncology laboratory specializing in FISH, targeted amplification/PCR and/or sequencing (including NGS) techniques.